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News December 2, 2023 0

Amazon Picks SpaceX to Launch Some Project Kuiper Satellites

In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has announced it is purchasing three rocket launches from its chief competitor, SpaceX, for its Project Kuiper internet satellite initiative. The agreement involves three launches aboard SpaceX’s Falcon […]

News October 7, 2023 0

Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites in race to catch up with SpaceX

by Matt Wilson

Amazon has successfully launched its first two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper, setting the stage for the debut of the company’s satellite internet system. The launch, which took place on Friday, marks a significant milestone […]

News March 14, 2023 0

Amazon reveals user terminal designs for Project Kuiper satellite internet

by Darryn John

Amazon has revealed three versions of user terminals for its Project Kuiper satellite internet network, which aims to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Amazon hasn’t yet launched any satellites to provide internet service, but the retail […]

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News February 11, 2023 0

Amazon granted approval to launch 3236 satellites

by Richard Walker

Amazon has won approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch 3,236 satellites into orbit. The satellites will power the company’s Project Kuiper internet service. Amazon, one of Jeff Bezos’ companies, is stepping […]

News October 27, 2022 0

Amazon would be “crazy not to” ask SpaceX to launch their Starlink-competing Project Kuiper satellites: Amazon VP

by Darryn John

Earlier this year Amazon announced the largest commercial launch deal in history, selecting three partners to launch its Project Kuiper satellite deployment. Given the rocky relationship between the retail giant and SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company […]

SpaceX August 5, 2022 0

FCC is looking at freeing up additional spectrum for Starlink and Project Kuiper

by Scott Nordlund

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) updated its rules yesterday to permit higher-orbiting geostationary satellites to use the 17 GHz band. The 17 GHz band was previously used for TV broadcasts, but the FCC is now […]

SpaceX April 6, 2022 0

Amazon picks launch partners for Project Kuiper, selecting everybody but SpaceX

by Darryn John

Amazon has announced the largest commercial launch deal in history, selecting partners for 83 launches of its Project Kuiper satellite deployment. The retail-giant announced deals with three different rocket companies to launch their satellites over […]