The launch of the second batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites has been delayed due to a hardware issue identified during the fueling of the Atlas V rocket. ULA's CEO, Tory Bruno, noted that the team detected a warmer temperature measurement on a GN2 purge line, which could not be resolved in time. While ULA will assess the situation, Project Kuiper's timeline is pressing, with plans to deploy half of its planned constellation of 3,200 satellites by July. The situation highlights the challenges faced in ensuring timely launches for this expansive satellite network.
A hardware glitch during the fueling of the Atlas V rocket has delayed the launch of the second batch of Project Kuiper satellites, requiring further resolution time.
ULA's Tory Bruno disclosed a temperature measurement issue with the GN2 purge line, confirming that the problem could not be resolved in time for the launch.
ULA will evaluate the hardware for the Atlas V rocket before scheduling a new launch date for Amazon's Project Kuiper mission.
Project Kuiper aims to deploy half of its target 3,200 satellites by July, making timely launches critical for its success.
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