ULA sets November 13 return to flight for Vulcan with 40 Amazon Leo satellites

United Launch Alliance will resume Vulcan launches on November 13 after a nine-month grounding caused by solid rocket booster nozzle failures. The Leo 1 mission will carry 40 Amazon Leo satellites and fly for the first time with six strap-on boosters using a redesigned nozzle.

• Launch set for November 13 after grounding since February 2026
• First flight with six 63XL solid rocket boosters
• Mission will deploy 40 Amazon Leo satellites
• Amazon has booked 38 Vulcan launches in total