Amazon Plans Rocket Launch Visible Across Southeastern U.S.

Amazon's Project Kuiper, aimed at creating a global satellite network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, is set for its first production satellite launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral on April 28, following a weather delay. The rocket, equipped with five boosters, is expected to be visible across much of the East Coast, including states like Alabama, Georgia, Rhode Island, and even as far as Philadelphia, depending on weather and cloud cover. Residents in Florida, particularly near the Space Coast and surrounding areas, will have the best viewing opportunities, but people in other states have previously reported seeing similar launches. The mission marks a significant milestone for Amazon's $10 billion internet constellation, as the Atlas V will deliver the first set of 27 satellites into low-Earth orbit. Viewing times will vary by location, with the rocket becoming visible a few minutes after liftoff in more distant states. Overall, the event offers a rare chance for a wide swath of Americans to witness a major rocket launch in the evening sky.