Amazon launches its first full satellite launch mission, deploying the "Project Kuiper" satellite network.
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Amazon announced the launch of its first satellite launch mission, codenamed "KA-01," aimed at deploying its "Project Kuiper" satellite network. The launch will be assisted by the United Launch Alliance, using an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, deploying 27 satellites. Amazon's ultimate goal is to deploy over 3,000 satellites to provide faster internet services and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The FCC approved Amazon's satellite plan in 2020 and allowed an increase in satellite numbers in 2023. Moving forward, Amazon will continue to ramp up satellite production and service deployment, and prepare for the follow-up mission codenamed "KA-02."
Amazon recently announced the launch of its first comprehensive satellite launch mission, codenamed "KA-01," aimed at fully deploying its "Project Kuiper" satellite network.
This launch mission will be assisted by the United Launch Alliance, utilizing the ULA Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida to send Amazon's 27 "Project Kuiper" satellites into low Earth orbit. Beyond the initial 27 satellites, Amazon's ultimate goal is to deploy over 3,000 low Earth orbit satellites to provide faster and more comprehensive satellite network services, competing with SpaceX's Starlink service.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was the first to approve Amazon's satellite internet service in 2020, and in 2023 it approved an increase in the number of satellites for the low Earth orbit satellite network. Additionally, Amazon established a satellite processing facility at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After the first comprehensive satellite launch mission, Amazon will continue to enhance the efficiency of production, processing, and deployment, while preparing to provide satellite network services to customers. At the same time, Amazon is also ready to transport and process satellites for the next launch mission, expected to be codenamed "KA-02," which will again be assisted by the United Launch Alliance and conducted at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.