What Happened
Florida Sees Increased Space Activity With Latest Mission
United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket successfully launched 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Amazon Leo 8 mission marks the eighth deployment utilizing the Atlas V rocket for Amazon’s low Earth orbit internet constellation. The payload weighs approximately 18 tons, tying the record for the heaviest load ever launched by an Atlas V. Amazon intends to deploy roughly 3,200 satellites for its network, competing directly with SpaceX’s Starlink megaconstellation. This launch was reported by various sources, including Space.com and Florida Today.