# Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)

- Date: November 13, 2026, 05:54 PM (UTC) — 2026-11-13T17:54:00.000Z
- Category: Space
- Page: https://www.watchisup.com/space/vulcan-vc6l-amazon-leo-lv-01-2026

Launch by United Launch Alliance. 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.

45 satellites will be carried on each

Get ready for an extraordinary leap into the future of connectivity! Our countdown timer for the launch of the Vulcan VC6L, carrying the Amazon Leo (LV-01) mission, is on. Set to take place on **Friday, November 13, 2026**, this pivotal event marks a significant step in deploying Amazon's ambitious mega constellation of 3,276 satellites. Designed to revolutionize broadband internet access, the Amazon Leo constellation will operate in Low Earth Orbit, enhancing connectivity for millions worldwide. Join us as we anticipate the launch of 45 satellites, expertly placed across 98 orbital planes at varying altitudes of 590 km, 610 km, and 630 km. Stay tuned and watch the countdown unfold as we approach this groundbreaking moment in space technology!