Blue OriginNew GlennLaunch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Amazon Leo (LN-01)
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Summary
Amazon Leo (LN-01) is expected to launch on a Blue Origin New Glenn from Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA in 2026. It is Blue Origin's 44th launch, 5th this year and humanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 5th New Glenn flight and the 3rd this year. The booster will attempt a landing at Jacklyn. The payload is bound for low Earth orbit (LEO).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- New Glenn · Blue OriginAmazon Leo
- Booster
- Booster not yet assigned · Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship at Jacklyn2/3 landed here
- Mission
- Communications · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)for Amazon
- Milestone
- Planned as the 5th New Glenn flight · 3rd this yearBlue Origin's 44th launch5th this yearhumanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt358th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
Orbit: representative
Target from this vehicle's flown siblings at this pad. Not a catalogued object; this panel switches to the tracked orbit once the object is catalogued. Ascent drawn from padside's representative profile. Booster return drawn from padside's representative arc.
About this launch
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 48 satellites will be carried on this New Glenn launch.
News
NASA chief praises progress Blue Origin is making after launch failure"We've got time into 2027 before we're getting nervous."
Ars Live: What's the latest in the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe?Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn
Blue Origin begins rebuilding New Glenn padBlue Origin has started rebuilding a launch pad severely damaged in a New Glenn explosion less than three weeks ago as it works to resume launches by year’s end
Amid launch bottleneck, Amazon has "hundreds" of satellites waiting to fly"As for Arianespace, they have definitely stepped up."
Pad
Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Planned as the 74th launch from Launch Complex 36A, 4th this year · 1,169th from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
71 launches from this pad · 1,131 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
255 days after the previous launch from this pad
Updates
Reverted back to NET 2026 due to New Glenn GS1 booster static fire explosion. The payload was not loaded during the static fire.
Questions
When does Amazon Leo (LN-01) launch?
Amazon Leo (LN-01) is scheduled in 2026.
Where can I watch Amazon Leo (LN-01) live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Amazon Leo (LN-01)?
New Glenn, flown by Blue Origin. New Glenn spec sheet
Where is Amazon Leo (LN-01) launching from?
Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
Will the booster land?
The booster will attempt a landing at Jacklyn.
What orbit is Amazon Leo (LN-01) going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a communications mission.
Which program is Amazon Leo (LN-01) part of?
Amazon Leo. About Amazon Leo