Amazon Builds 1,000th Satellite, Targets 2026 Space Internet Debut
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Updated · Ars Technica · Oct 8
Amazon Builds 1,000th Satellite, Targets 2026 Space Internet Debut
2 articles · Updated · Ars Technica · Oct 8
Summary
Amazon says it recently completed its 1,000th Project Kuiper satellite and is now weeks away from launching commercial broadband service before year-end.
Vulcan will carry the first operational Kuiper satellites on its upcoming return-to-flight mission, with a second Vulcan already being readied for another launch later this year.
Kirkland-based production has scaled to a handful of satellites a day, making Amazon the world's second-largest satellite manufacturer behind SpaceX.
The rollout sets up Amazon as the first serious global challenger to Starlink, targeting customers from consumers to airlines, shipping companies and governments.