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SpaceX launch pushed back to Sunday for KF-02 mission
SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Sunday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida. The launch, which was originally set for Thursday, was also pushed back on both Friday and Saturday.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Sunday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida.
The launch, which was originally set for Thursday, was also pushed back on both Friday and Saturday.
What they're saying:
"Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Sunday, Aug. 10, for Falcon 9's launch of the Project Kuiper KF-02 mission from Florida," SpaceX posted on X on Saturday morning following the rescheduled launch.
When is the rocket launch?
What we know:
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to blast off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying out the KF-02 mission.
SpaceX is now targeting a 27-minute launch window that opens at 8:57 a.m. ET on Aug. 10.
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After stage separation, the Falcon 9 will land on A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the KF-02 mission?
The backstory:
The Kuiper Falcon 2 (KF-02) is Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband network. The goal is to provide fast, reliable internet to customers around the world.
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By the numbers:
This launch will mark the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared on SpaceX's website on August 8, 2025.