Like Starlink, the service is designed to provide internet access to even the most remote and underserved areas around the world, including war zones or disaster-struck areas. The satellites will be positioned hundreds of miles above the Earth, where they will form the foundations of Project Kuiper -- a constellation that Amazon says will include more than 3,200 satellites. The Musk-owned SpaceX launched the first batch of its more than 6,750 operational Starlink satellites in 2019 and is by far the sector's biggest player, boasting over five million customers worldwide.
Published at: 2025-04-09 21:44:34
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