Space Florida: First Full-Scale Launch for Amazon's Project Kuiper

EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—April 29, 2025—Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, released the following statement on the first full-scale satellite launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper from Kennedy Space Center. The quote should be attributed to Robert Long, president and CEO, Space Florida.

“Space Florida congratulates our partner, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, on the successful launch aboard ULA’s Atlas V. Amazon’s presence at our Launch and Landing Facility demonstrates the power of long-term infrastructure investments and the advantages of centralizing operations within a thriving aerospace hub. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Project Kuiper as they scale and expand their space-based operations, further reinforcing Florida’s leadership in the new era of aerospace commerce.”