Amazon Launches First 27 Satellites for $10 Billion Project Kuiper to Compete with SpaceX's Starlink
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Amazon launches first 27 satellites of Project Kuiper |
| Date of Launch | April 28, 2025 |
| Launch Vehicle | Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) |
| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida |
| Total Satellites Goal | 3,236 in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) |
| FCC Mandate | Deploy at least 1,618 satellites by mid-2026 |
| Expected Launches 2025 | Up to 5 more launches |
| Purpose | Provide broadband internet to underserved, rural, and remote areas globally |
| Competitors | SpaceX's Starlink, traditional telecom companies (AT&T, T-Mobile) |
| Starlink Stats | Over 8,000 satellites in orbit, 5 million users in 125 countries |
| Technology | User Terminals (LP record-sized standard terminal, Kindle-sized terminal), target cost under $400 |
| Integration | Designed to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) |