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FCC Extends Amazon Satellite Deadline, 36 Launch Set for June

6/9/2026

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The FCC waived Amazon's July 30, 2026 deadline to launch half its Leo network, retaining July 30, 2029 deadline for 3,232-satellite constellation.
At the June 5, 2026 waiver, Amazon had 331 Gen 1 satellites, with launches after July 30, 2026 lose priority 20 months unless half the constellation is secured, shaving five months.
Amazon will launch 36 satellites on June 17, 2026 after May 28, 2026 New Glenn explosion grounded rocket and affected 24 of its 100 launches.

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The FCC waived Amazon's July 30, 2026 deadline to launch half its Leo network, retaining July 30, 2029 deadline for 3,232-satellite constellation.
At the June 5, 2026 waiver, Amazon had 331 Gen 1 satellites, with launches after July 30, 2026 lose priority 20 months unless half the constellation is secured, shaving five months.
Amazon will launch 36 satellites on June 17, 2026 after May 28, 2026 New Glenn explosion grounded rocket and affected 24 of its 100 launches.