Amazon has successfully launched 27 Kuiper internet satellites into orbit, marking the debut of this ambitious project. The ultimate goal is to deploy a total of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit. The initial satellite deployment was facilitated by the United Launch Alliance (ULA), one of Amazon’s four contracted rocket manufacturers, which also include Arianespace, Blue Origin, and SpaceX.
Announced in 2019, Amazon’s Kuiper project aims to provide broadband internet coverage to 95% of the global population using satellite technology. The company is on track to launch half of the required satellites, totaling 1,618, by July 2026. With 83 rocket launches already scheduled in advance, Amazon is making significant strides towards achieving its connectivity goals.
If all goes according to plan, Kuiper will establish widespread internet coverage, rivaling current industry giants like SpaceX’s Starlink, which boasts a constellation of over 8,000 satellites in orbit.
TLDR: Amazon launches first set of Kuiper internet satellites with ULA, aiming for global broadband coverage through satellite technology.
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