Launch window opens at 2 p.m. Friday

Atlas V rocket (United Launch Alliance)

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – United Launch Alliance is targeting Friday afternoon to launch its first mission for Amazon’s satellite internet network.

An Atlas V rocket is on the pad at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The two-hour launch window opens at 2 p.m. Friday.

ULA’s rocket will deliver two satellites into low Earth orbit for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The program is a satellite network similar to SpaceX’s Starlink that promises affordable broadband internet to underserved communities.

ULA has a partnership with Amazon to launch hundreds of these Kuiper satellites.

The latest forecast from the 45th Space Wing puts the weather at 70% “go” for launch Friday afternoon.

When the launch happens, News 6 will stream it live.

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