Amazon has expanded its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with the successful launch of an additional 27 operational satellites, bringing its total number of satellites launched in 2025 to 180.
The latest launch was carried out using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, bringing the total number of Amazon Leo satellites launched by ULA to 108. The rest of this year’s satellites were launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, operator of the rival Starlink satellite network.
The latest 27 Amazon Leo satellites are now operating nominally in orbit, according to the company.
The launch schedule will continue and expand moving forward as Amazon looks to build out an initial constellation of more than 3,000 satellites over the course of approximately 80 launch missions. Seven launch missions have been completed so far.
“One of our primary missions at ULA is to be a catalyst in connecting the world,” said Gary Wentz, ULA Vice President of Atlas and Vulcan programmes.
“Partnering with Amazon contributes to their mission of bridging the global digital gap. We thank the Amazon Leo team for their continued collaboration.”
