SpaceX launched the first batch of Starlink satellites in 2019 and now boasts more than 6,750 operational units, serving over five million customers worldwide — by far the sector’s dominant force.

Here’s what’s launching this week from June 23–29: ULA’s Kuiper 2 mission leads the way, with SpaceX Starlink flights, Rocket Lab’s return, and more to follow.

Mission Highlight: United Launch Alliance's Atlas V delivers Kuiper 2 satellites for Amazon United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched its Atlas V 551 rocket on Monday, June 23, at 6:54 a ...

Video: Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Update 7:42 p.m.: Check out this ULA video of the fiery Atlas V launch. ULA recaps Project Kuiper mission, ends live coverage Update 7:27 p.m.: ...

ULA launched two prototype Kuiper satellites into orbit for months of testing in October 2023, but this mission — known as Kuiper Atlas 1, or KA-01 — marked Amazon’s first full-scale launch ...

An Atlas V rocket launched 18 months ago with a pair of prototype Kuiper satellites for testing in space. There are seven Atlas Vs remaining on Amazon's contract following Monday's launch.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 will help launch and deploy a batch of Amazon's Kuiper satellites into orbit that could one day challenge ...

ULA's Atlas V 551 lifts off carrying the KA-02 Kuiper satellites for Amazon, June 23, 2025. (Image credit: United Launch Alliance) An Atlas V also launched the first batch of Kuiper craft, sending ...

Project Kuiper is designed to orbit slightly above Starlink, at an altitude of about 370 to 390 miles (590 to 630 kilometers), compared with Starlink’s 340 miles (550 km).

Not all of them will fly on the Atlas V, however; Amazon plans to launch batches of Kuiper satellites aboard ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket, Arianespace's Ariane 6 and Blue Origin's New Glenn.

SpaceX’s Starlink initiative began deploying internet satellites in 2019 and so has a major head start on Amazon, but over time, Project Kuiper hopes to differentiate itself by offering ...