Vulcan rocket fails, destroying 40 Amazon Leo satellites

ULA said an ‘anomaly’ led to its Vulcan vehicle failing to deliver its payload to orbit.

ULA said an ‘anomaly’ led to its Vulcan vehicle failing to deliver its payload to orbit.

by Terrence O'BrienNov 15, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
ULA Vulcan rocket lifts off on November 15, 2026, carrying 40 Amazon Leo broadband satellites.
Photo: Manuel Mazzanti / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.