Amazon Advances Satellite Deployment to Compete with SpaceX’s Starlink
United Launch Alliance successfully deployed Amazon’s first operational Kuiper satellites, marking a critical step in the e-commerce giant’s bid to establish a low-Earth orbit broadband network. The launch sets the stage for a direct confrontation with SpaceX’s Starlink system, as Amazon aims to deploy 1,618 satellites by mid-2026.
The mission initiates a broader collaboration between Amazon and United Launch Alliance, encompassing 46 planned launches using Atlas V and Vulcan rockets. This strategic move underscores the intensifying space race for global internet connectivity, with private enterprises leading the charge.