SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Carrying Amazon Project Kuiper Satellites From Florida

SpaceX is preparing to launch its 100th mission of 2025, carrying 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites into low-Earth orbit to expand global broadband access. The Falcon 9 rocket, launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, will have a 25-minute window starting at 9:40 a.m. ET on August 8, following a postponement from August 7 for additional rocket checks. This mission marks the first flight for the Falcon 9 booster supporting the KF-02 mission, with plans to land the first stage on the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Project Kuiper aims to deploy over 3,200 satellites to provide fast, reliable internet worldwide and compete with SpaceX's own Starlink network, which has seen over 70% of this year's Falcon 9 launches. The successful deployment of these satellites could significantly impact global communications by improving internet access in remote areas.