ULA's last six Atlas Vs can't launch anything besides Boeing's Starliner
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has completed its final Atlas V launch for Amazon's satellite constellation, marking the end of a significant era for the rocket. The remaining six Atlas V rockets are exclusively contracted for Boeing's Starliner missions.
Why it matters
The retirement of the Atlas V represents a major shift in the commercial space launch industry as companies transition to newer launch vehicles.
Typecast ULA’s last six Atlas Vs can’t launch anything besides Boeing’s Starliner Amazon says it has enough satellites in orbit to begin initial broadband service at mid-latitudes later this year.
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