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The Vulcan rocket failed, destroying 40 Amazon Leo satellites.

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Briefings

Amazon's Leo broadband satellites failed to reach orbit after the ULA Vulcan rocket launched on November 15, 2026, at Space Launch Complex 41. The vehicle suffered an anomaly 10 minutes into flight, resulting in the loss of all 40 satellites. This marks the first mission failure for ULA in its 20-year history, as Amazon had previously purchased 38 flights from the manufacturer. The incident occurred while Amazon's competitor, SpaceX, continued to successfully deploy its Starlink constellation.

Key points

• ULA's Vulcan rocket launched on November 15, 2026, carrying 40 Amazon Leo satellites to orbit.
• The rocket failed 10 minutes into flight due to an anomaly, destroying all 40 satellites.

Context

Amazon's Leo broadband satellites are competing with SpaceX's Starlink constellation. ULA has a history of mission failures, with this being the first in its 20-year record. The launch was part of a series of 38 flights Amazon purchased from ULA.

Limitations

The report states the Vulcan rocket suffered an anomaly 10 minutes into flight but does not specify the exact cause or technical failure mechanism. The full story is truncated in the provided evidence, and the specific impact on the 40 satellites beyond total loss is not detailed.

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