Amazon launched its first 27 Project Kuiper satellites on April 29, 2025, aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket, marking its entry into the satellite broadband market. This $10 billion venture aims to provide global high-speed internet, especially to underserved areas. Amazon plans to deploy 3,236 satellites, competing with SpaceX's Starlink and integrating with AWS and its consumer ecosystem.
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