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Amazon's Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX | TechCrunch
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24d ago
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Amazon's Project Kuiper is set to launch 24 internet satellites using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, adding to its satellite internet constellation. This mission brings the total Kuiper satellites to 78, with plans for over 3,200 eventually. Despite being competitors, Amazon and SpaceX have a three-launch deal. Amazon must deploy half of its initial constellation by July 2026 under FCC licensing, sharing launch responsibilities with ULA and Blue Origin amidst launch challenges.
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Amazon opts for rival SpaceX as launch partner for internet satellite
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1y ago
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Amazon.com Inc. has signed an agreement with SpaceX, its competitor, to conduct three launches using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. This strategic move enables Amazon to secure additional capacity for deploying its internet-from-space satellites into orbit. The launches are scheduled to begin in mid-2025. Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to launch its satellite constellation by the end of 2022, but setbacks have caused delays. The agreement with SpaceX comes after a lawsuit was filed against Amazon for allegedly neglecting to consider SpaceX's reliable rockets for Project Kuiper launches.
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Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
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3m ago
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Amazon is set to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The mission, Kuiper Atlas 1, will launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying 27 satellites. Project Kuiper aims to deploy 3,200 satellites, offering low-cost internet services. SpaceX's Starlink dominates the sector with over 6,750 satellites. Amazon's entry adds to the growing competition in the satellite internet race, raising concerns about orbital congestion and geopolitical implications.
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SpaceX President meets Scindia after Starlink's India licence nod
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1m ago
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Earlier this month, Starlink, part of Elon Musk's SpaceX, received a license to provide satellite internet services in India, moving closer to commercial operations. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to explore collaboration opportunities in satellite communications to advance India's connectivity goals. Starlink, utilizing low Earth orbit satellites, joins Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications with licenses, while Amazon's Kuiper awaits approval. Starlink also partnered with Reliance Jio and Airtel for service expansion.
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Elon Musk's Starlink is booming, with traffic almost tripling this year
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1y ago
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Traffic from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network has nearly tripled this year, according to data from IT security firm Cloudflare. The internet service expanded to new countries, with Kenya, the Philippines, and Zambia among those gaining access in 2023. Starlink is now available in over 50 countries, solidifying its dominance in the satellite communication sector. Rival networks like Amazon's Project Kuiper and OneWeb are far from challenging Starlink's position, as SpaceX's spin-off currently has around 5,000 satellites in orbit. Elon Musk is reportedly considering an IPO for Starlink in the near future.
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Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
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1y ago
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Amazon has launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service, Project Kuiper, in competition with SpaceX's Starlink broadband network. United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket carried the test satellites into orbit, marking the beginning of a program that aims to enhance global internet coverage with approximately 3,236 satellites orbiting Earth. Amazon intends to start offering its internet service by the end of the next year. SpaceX already has a significant lead in this space with over 5,000 Starlink satellites launched since 2018.
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Amazon shareholder sues board, Bezos over Blue Origin launch contracts
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1y ago
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An Amazon shareholder has filed a lawsuit against Jeff Bezos and the Amazon board, alleging that they failed to properly evaluate the decision to award launch contracts for Project Kuiper to Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space company. The lawsuit claims that the Amazon board awarded contracts worth billions to Blue Origin without considering SpaceX as an alternative, despite its track record. Amazon responded, stating that the claims in the lawsuit are without merit. Project Kuiper aims to create a network of over 3,000 satellites for broadband internet.
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Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy Sued After Allegedly Snubbing Elon Musk in Satellite Deal
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1y ago
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A lawsuit filed against Jeff Bezos and Amazon by an Amazon shareholder, Cleveland Bakers and Teamsters Pension Fund (CB&T), alleges that Amazon didn't award SpaceX a satellite contract for its Project Kuiper initiative due to personal issues between Bezos and Elon Musk. CB&T claims that Amazon's decision to exclude SpaceX, a more affordable option, damaged shareholders. The suit cites their rivalry and interactions on Twitter as evidence. Amazon rejects the lawsuit's claims, calling them without merit.
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Amazon CEO says AI may be the biggest tech transformation 'since the internet' in his annual letter
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1y ago
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's annual letter to shareholders highlighted the significant role of generative AI in transforming technology. Jassy emphasized that AI will be built entirely on cloud platforms, presenting immense opportunities and benefits for society and businesses. However, he also emphasized the importance of prioritizing security in AI, considering the sensitive data involved. Additionally, Jassy discussed the progress of Project Kuiper, Amazon's $10 billion project aimed at launching internet satellites. The letter also touched upon Amazon's approach to AI, its key principles for success, and its commitment to lowering costs while improving customer service.
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Musk's SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile's stock jumps 1,300% in 6 months
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10m ago
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Billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX's rival AST SpaceMobile's stock price has skyrocketed 1,300% from $2 to $28 in just six months. AST, which went public in April 2021, entered into partnerships with AT&T and Verizon, sending the satellite designer and manufacturer's stock price flying. AST is set to launch its first five commercial satellites into low-earth orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket.
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Amazon to launch first batch of Starlink-rival satellites
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4m ago
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Amazon is set to launch its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites, named Kuiper Atlas 1, on April 9, using an Atlas V rocket. This milestone aims to position Amazon as a competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink, providing high-speed internet to remote areas globally. The launch, carried out by United Launch Alliance, will enhance the two prototypes tested in October 2023. The complete constellation will comprise over 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites.
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