Amazon reaches 396 satellites for Kuiper internet service, targets mid-2026 commercial launch
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Thomas Ricker
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Amazon has deployed 396 satellites for its Project Kuiper (referred to as Amazon Leo) low-Earth orbit internet constellation, reaching the threshold needed to begin continuous service across initial latitudes. The company targets commercial availability by mid-2026. However, Amazon's satellite count is significantly behind SpaceX's Starlink, which launched its beta in 2020 with nearly 900 satellites.
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