The first 27 satellites of the Kuiper project were brought to orbit; Generally, the project provides for the creation of a constellation of 3236 satellites.
Amazon brought to the orbit the first 27 satellites of the Kuiper project, the goal of which was to ensure the global satellite Internet and the development of Spacex’s Musk Ilon Starlink. The launch of the missile of the Atlas V, United Launch Alliance, from the Space Center in Cape Canaveral. This was reported by the Reuters News Agency.
The Kuiper project provides for the creation of a constellation of 3236 satellites and one of Amazon’s largest investments. The company plans to start providing services by the end of 2025. According to the license, half of the satellites should be brought to orbit until mid -2026. However, analysts admitted that Amazon could seek delays.
Kuiper should provide access to the internet in the Hard -To -To -Reach regions. In 2023, Amazon had already tested the prototypes of satellites and introduced consumer terminals for connecting a network, the cost of which is less than $ 400.
The company on the satellite internet market will compete not only with Starlink, with more than 5 million users in 125 countries, but also large American telecommunication operators, such as AT&T and T-Mobile.
As you know, back in 2023, Amazon planned in the following, then 2024, to launch the first Internet Satellites Project Kuiper, as well as start the Beta’s test of providing satellite internet services.
We added that at the beginning of April 2025, Amazon announced the launch of the first 27 satellites of its website Kuiper project. Initially they were planned to launch on April 9.
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