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SpaceX rocket to launch Amazon Kuiper satellites from Florida on Saturday
The Brief
SpaceX is set to launch the KF-02 mission on Saturday from Cape Canaveral, carrying Amazon's Kuiper internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off during a 27-minute window starting at 9:18 a.m. ET, with a planned landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas.
The KF-02 mission is part of Amazon's effort to build a global broadband network, aiming to deliver fast, reliable internet worldwide.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Saturday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida.
The launch, which was originally set for Thursday, was pushed back to Friday to allow for more vehicle checks. On Friday, SpaceX postponed the launch again.
What they're saying
"Now targeting Saturday, August 9 for launch of the KF-02 mission from pad 40 in Florida," SpaceX wrote on X. "Teams are keeping an eye on weather, which is currently 35% favorable for liftoff."
When is the rocket launch?
What we know
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to blast off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying out the KF-02 mission.
SpaceX is now targeting a 27-minute launch window that opens at 9:18 a.m. ET on Aug. 9.
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After stage separation, the Falcon 9 will land on A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the KF-02 mission?
The backstory
The Kuiper Falcon 2 (KF-02) is Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband network. The goal is to provide fast, reliable internet to customers around the world.
By the numbers
This launch will mark the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.
How to watch and stream the rocket launch live
FOX 35 News will stream the launch live in the video player at the top of this page. You can also stream the launch onFOX Local.
Many launches are also visible from various locations in Florida, especially along the coast, including public viewing areas near Cape Canaveral or Kennedy Space Center, depending on the mission.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared on SpaceX's website on August 8, 2025.
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