Tyler Gray and ULA highlight Atlas V 551 "The Bruiser" launching 29 Amazon LEO satellites. ULA emphasizes booster burnout and jettison after consuming five GEM 63s propellant.
“Atlas V is on the pad and ready for a late-night launch.”
“largest Atlas V payload to date”
“United Launch Alliance has initiated the countdown”
“Atlas V is fully fueled and configured”
“29 more Leo satellites in orbit following last night’s launch”
The 551 configuration of ULA’s venerable Atlas V launcher — affectionately nicknamed “The Bruiser” — lit up the night, delivering a load of 29 @Amazonleo satellites to low Earth orbit.
LIFTOFF of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V for @AmazonLeo, taking the rocket's largest and heaviest payload ever into space!
Solid rocket booster burnout and jettison is confirmed. The five GEM 63s consumed a half-million pounds (227,000 kg) of propellant
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