SMRTR TechApr 2, 2025Interesting Engineering

Amazon-Starlink space race heats up as Kuiper gears up for first launch on April 9

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Amazon will launch its first operational Kuiper satellites on April 9, marking a major step in its $10+ billion satellite internet project. The company aims to deploy over 3,000 satellites to compete with Starlink, facing tight regulatory deadlines and an established competitor in SpaceX's 8,000-satellite network.

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