Amazon launches more satellites for broadband network

Amazon has launched 78 of its planned 3,232 Kuiper broadband satellites.

Amazon strengthens broadband network with SpaceX launch

A Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida's Space Coast with 24 Internet satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper network on Wednesday at 2:30 am EST. This launch marks Amazon's third batch of operational Kuiper satellites, bringing the total to 78 in orbit. The satellites will provide broadband services and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. Amazon's total investment in the Kuiper project is estimated between $16.5 billion and $20 billion, including over $10 billion on launches alone. The company has booked more than 80 launches to deploy the complete constellation.

Amazon's commitment to the Kuiper project showcases the growing competition in the satellite Internet market. With significant financial resources deployed just for launches, Amazon aims to carve a significant share in broadband services against established player SpaceX. The scale of the Kuiper project reflects a major shift in how companies approach global Internet access, indicating a long-term battle between tech giants for supremacy in this emerging market.

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This investment will shape the future of global Internet connectivity.