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Amazon Launches 27 Satellites in Internet Connectivity Race
5/30/2025
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- On April 28, 2025, Amazon's Project Kuiper took a significant leap by launching 27 satellites, marking its first full-scale deployment in the race to deliver affordable global internet. With a goal of 3,236 satellites, Kuiper aims to rival SpaceX's Starlink, which boasts over 8,000 satellites, both striving to enhance connectivity in remote regions by 2026.
