US EditionAmazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks
- Amazon launched its first batch of 27 Project Kuiper internet satellites on April 29, 2025, using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- Project Kuiper, with plans for 3,200 satellites, aims to provide fast broadband, focusing on underserved communities.
- The launch marks a significant step for Amazon, which plans to accelerate satellite deployments with over 80 flights booked from various providers.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirmed the satellites are operating as expected, and this launch is part of a long-term goal to compete in satellite internet.
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Amazon’s SpaceX Starlink competitor was launched into space for the first time
Amazon (AMZN-0.15%) launched its first 27 internet satellites into space on Monday as it tries to counter the dominance of SpaceX’s Starlink. The United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, just after 7 p.m. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy posted on X early Tuesday morning that the launch was successful, and “our first 27 production satellites are operating as …
When will Amazon be able to really challenge SpaceX’s Starlink service?
On Tuesday — the day after Amazon launched its first batch of operational internet satellites — the company posted on X: “Congratulations to the Project Kuiper team on a milestone launch this week, successfully deploying and activating 27 broadband satellites in space. This is an important first step in the mission to bring fast and […]
Amazon’s Project Kuiper partners with L3Harris to develop military communication solutions
L3Harris’ Sam Mehta: ‘We can actually get in on the ground floor and help influence some of the requirements since they’re at the beginning of their launch cycle’ The post Amazon’s Project Kuiper partners with L3Harris to develop military communication solutions appeared first on SpaceNews.
Amazon launches first operational batch of Kuiper satellites
Monday, Amazon launched its first batch of operational Project Kuiper satellites as it begins the build-out of its satellite internet constellation. However, the start has been delayed, and reports show the company might not meet the FCC deadline that is fast approaching. more…
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