MISSION NAME
Project Kuiper (New Glenn #1) 1
Status
TBD
DATE
31 DEC 2024
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Blue Origin
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Description
Project Kuiper is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 61 satellites will be carried on each New Glenn launch.
New Glenn
Rocket Description
The New Glenn is a privately funded orbital launch vehicle in development by Blue Origin. New Glenn is described as a 7-meter-diameter (23 ft), two- or three-stage rocket.