The company will no longer be using ABL Space Systems to launch its Kuiper-1 and Kuiper-2 satellites and will instead use ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket.
Wednesday that the two-stage rocket is “nearing completion” and scheduled to launch early next year. Amazon booked a total of 38 trips aboard the heavy lift rocket to launch its internet satellites to orbit. The company is still keeping its two launches aboard ABL’s RS1 rocket, but not for its prototype satellites, according to Amazon.Vulcan Centaur’s first stage is powered by two BE-4 engines built by Blue Origin, which happens to be owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
“The first Vulcan launch vehicle is nearing completion in ULA’s factory in Decatur, Alabama and is awaiting installation of its BE-4 engines,” the company wrote in a statement. “We expect to ship the completed vehicle to the launch site in November.”Sad that Prime Day is over? Don’t be! Best Buy is picking up the slack with a sales event of its own. From smart TVs to earbuds to laptops, there are plenty of opportunities to save.
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