Atlas V glitch delays second Project Kuiper launch
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A hardware issue with ULA's Atlas V rocket, involving elevated purge temperature in the booster engine, delayed the launch of Amazon's second batch of Project Kuiper satellites. ULA will evaluate the problem and announce a new launch date. This setback adds pressure to Project Kuiper's timeline, as it must deploy half of its 3,200 satellites by July 2026 to meet regulatory requirements, while competitor SpaceX expands its Starlink constellation.
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