Project Kuiper
-
techAmazon Leo Targets Third Quarter Launch to Rival SpaceX Starlink
Amazon prepares its Leo satellite internet service for a commercial launch later this year, having surpassed a critical orbital threshold to challenge SpaceX's Starlink dominance.
-
techAmazon Deploys 29 Satellites in High-Stakes Broadband Race Against FCC Deadline
Amazon rushes to meet an FCC deadline of July 30, 2026, pushing its satellite constellation to 396 units in low Earth orbit amid intense competition with SpaceX's Starlink.
-
techStarlink and Amazon Cleared to Bid for EU Satellite Spectrum in 2027
EU opens one-third of 2 GHz mobile satellite spectrum to non-European bidders, including SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Leo constellation.
-
techAmazon Talks Globalstar Buy for $9B
Amazon negotiates $9B acquisition of Globalstar to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. Shares surge 24%.
-
techRussia Reopens ISS Gateway, US Tests Missiles Amid Launch Shifts
Russia resumes Soyuz flights to ISS after pad repairs; Cape Canaveral hosts unannounced missile test as ULA's Vulcan remains grounded.
-
techFCC Chair Criticizes Amazon Amid SpaceX Satellite Dispute
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly admonished Amazon, urging the company to focus on its own satellite deployment delays rather than challenging SpaceX's ambitious plans.
-
techVodafone Partners with Amazon Satellites for Remote Connectivity
Vodafone leverages Amazon's satellite network to enhance 4G/5G mobile mast connectivity across Europe and Africa, bypassing traditional fiber costs.