SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 15, 2025TechCrunch

Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

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Amazon is launching 24 Project Kuiper internet satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, bringing its total to 78 in orbit. This unusual partnership with its competitor comes as Amazon races to deploy half its constellation by July 2026, facing challenges with other launch providers and tight deadlines from regulators.

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