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April 30, 2025

Amazon Launches First Internet Satellites To Compete With Starlink
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April 30, 2025

by Staff Writer BMA
April 30, 2025
in News & Reports, Satellite

Amazon has launched its first batch of internet satellites as part of its Project Kuiper, aiming to compete with SpaceX’s dominant Starlink constellation. On Monday, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully deployed 27 satellites into orbit, bringing Amazon closer to its ambition of placing over 3,200 satellites to provide affordable broadband globally. The new satellites, designed with significant upgrades from earlier models, include a mirror film coating to minimise their impact on astronomical observations.

The launch responds to concerns from astronomers, who argue that an increasing number of low-orbit satellites disrupt stargazing and raise the risk of collisions in space. SpaceX has launched over 8,000 Starlink satellites, with over 7,000 currently operational. European competitor OneWeb has several hundred satellites in an even higher orbit.

Rajeev Badyal, vice president of Project Kuiper, expressed enthusiasm about the mission, emphasising that the journey has just begun despite the challenges posed by bad weather that delayed the launch earlier this month. Amazon has secured multiple rocket launches from United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin to support its Project Kuiper efforts, further entrenching its commitment to the burgeoning satellite internet market.

With this launch, Amazon enters a competitive arena, seeking to revolutionise internet access while addressing the concerns of the astronomical community.

Tags: AmazonInternet SatellitesSpaceXStarlink
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