Amazon Kuiper Prototype Satellites Reach Orbit

Irene Klotz October 06, 2023
Credit: United Launch Alliance
CAPE CANAVERAL—A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket lifted off from here on Oct. 6 with just a pair of mini-fridge-sized satellites to test systems, communications and network operations for Amazon’s planned Kuiper broadband internet constellation. The 196-ft. Atlas V, powered by a single...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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