Why does Jeff Bezos keep buying launches from Elon Musk?
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SpaceX recently completed its 100th launch of 2024, carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites into orbit despite being a direct competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. This unusual partnership exists because SpaceX offers the most reliable, affordable launch services while competitors like Blue Origin (owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos) face development delays. With about 100 Kuiper satellites ready for deployment and few alternative launch options, Amazon turned to SpaceX, which benefits financially while gaining potential leverage over competitors regarding valuable spectrum rights.
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