The 40 satellites on board are the largest single Leo batch Amazon has launched, on a rocket carrying over 50,000 pounds. Amazon has put nearly 400 Leo satellites in orbit since April 2025, but hasn't launched any since July.
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ULA's Vulcan Centaur was due to return to flight with 40 Amazon Leo satellites, but a propellant supply problem forced the mission to be postponed to Saturday. Takeoff will also test an improved nozzle after two anomalies in solid thrusters.