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Amazon's Leo Satellite Network to Launch Mid-2026, Aiming to Outpace Starlink

4/10/2026

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Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO, announced that the Leo satellite network, formerly Project Kuiper, will launch in mid-2026 to deliver up to 1 Gbps.
The service aims to surpass SpaceX's Starlink.
Amazon has faced delays, with 241 satellites operational versus Starlink's 10,000+, and has requested an FCC extension.
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue plan to use Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi, promising lower costs and better performance.

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Story summary

Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO, announced that the Leo satellite network, formerly Project Kuiper, will launch in mid-2026 to deliver up to 1 Gbps.
The service aims to surpass SpaceX's Starlink.
Amazon has faced delays, with 241 satellites operational versus Starlink's 10,000+, and has requested an FCC extension.
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue plan to use Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi, promising lower costs and better performance.