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Launch Atlas V551 / Amazon Leo (LA-07)
May 22
29 satellites for broadband internet going to LEO on this launch, part of planned 7,000+ to be in 98 orbital planes in three altitudes, 590 / 610 / 630 kilometers.
Atlas V rocket first stage uses RD-180 engine built by Russia that burns kerosene / liquid oxygen, and RL10 engine built in USA for 2nd stage that burns liquid hydrogen / liquid oxygen.
