Crunch time—we’ll soon find out if Amazon’s launch providers are up to the job

United Launch Alliance successfully launched 27 Amazon Kuiper satellites into orbit, the second full load of operational satellites for the broadband internet network. Amazon now has 54 operational Kuiper satellites in space, aiming for a total constellation of 3,232. The company faces challenges in ramping up satellite production and securing reliable launch providers to meet regulatory deadlines, but is investing heavily in expanding launch capacity with partners like ULA.