Amazon Kuiper second satellite launch delayed by ULA due to weather

Core Points - United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed the second flight of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites due to weather delays, now scheduled for June 16, 2025 [1] - The upcoming launch will send another 27 Kuiper satellites into orbit, increasing the total constellation to 54 satellites [2] - Amazon aims to deploy over 3,000 satellites and must launch at least 1,618 satellites by July 2026 to meet Federal Communications Commission requirements [3] Group 1 - ULA's second flight for Project Kuiper was originally set for Friday but has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions [1] - The first mission successfully launched 27 satellites into low Earth orbit, and the second mission will add another 27 [2] - Amazon is accelerating its satellite deployment to start providing services to customers later this year, facing competition from SpaceX's Starlink [2] Group 2 - Amazon's long-term goal is to establish a satellite constellation exceeding 3,000 units [3] - The company is under a regulatory deadline to launch half of its planned constellation by mid-2026 [3]