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Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites, Competes with SpaceX's Starlink

Amazon launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper broadband internet constellation on Monday, marking a significant step in its rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink. The launch, conducted by United Launch Alliance, signals Amazon's entry into the proliferated low Earth orbit market, expanding options for orbital internet connectivity.

2025-04-28T16:16:02.129632-07:00

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Amazon Launches First Batch of Project Kuiper Satellites, Entering Rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink

2025-04-28T10:37:01.742154-07:00

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SpaceX Crew-10 Replaces Stranded ISS Astronauts After 9-Month Delay

2025-03-15T20:36:38.410234-07:00

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SpaceX Executes Historic Polar-Orbiting Private Space Mission

2025-03-31T19:16:09.617975-07:00

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BlackSky Commissions First Gen-3 Imager, Prepares Second Unit for Q2 Launch BlackSky Technology has completed commissioning of its first Gen-3 Earth observation satellite, delivering early 35-cm resolution imagery and AI-powered analytics that surpass tasking-to-delivery expectations. The company is preparing to ship its second Gen-3 unit for a planned Q2 launch, aiming to scale its high-resolution monitoring constellation.

2025-05-06T07:36:48.591456-07:00

BlackSky Commissions First Gen-3 Imager, Prepares Second Unit for Q2 Launch

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SpaceX Prepares Third Falcon 9 Flight of May to Launch 26 Starlink V2 Minis SpaceX is prepping its third Falcon 9 launch of May, targeting Sunday for the Starlink 15-3 mission from Vandenberg’s SLC-4E. The rocket will deploy 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into LEO on a south-easterly trajectory and recover booster B1081 on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You.

2025-05-03T06:52:27.129038-07:00

SpaceX Prepares Third Falcon 9 Flight of May to Launch 26 Starlink V2 Minis

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Amazon's Kuiper satellites debut distinctive design alongside first full-batch ULA launch Amazon's Project Kuiper has successfully launched its first full batch of low Earth orbit broadband satellites aboard ULA’s Atlas V, revealing a form factor that departs from SpaceX’s Starlink. The constellation targets service launch in late 2025, and mission teams say operations are running “entirely nominal.”

2025-05-02T14:13:54.160230-07:00

Amazon's Kuiper satellites debut distinctive design alongside first full-batch ULA launch

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Axiom Space's Private Astronaut Mission to ISS Set for May 29 Launch Axiom Space is set to launch its next private astronaut mission to the International Space Station on May 29. This mission will open opportunities for new countries, institutions, and individuals, fostering economic activity beyond Earth. The collaborative effort aims to enhance global access to space for non-traditional players.

2025-04-29T12:08:46.508319-07:00

Axiom Space's Private Astronaut Mission to ISS Set for May 29 Launch

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Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites, Competes with SpaceX's Starlink Amazon launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper broadband internet constellation on Monday, marking a significant step in its rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink. The launch, conducted by United Launch Alliance, signals Amazon's entry into the proliferated low Earth orbit market, expanding options for orbital internet connectivity.

2025-04-28T16:16:02.129632-07:00

Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites, Competes with SpaceX's Starlink

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Amazon Launches First Batch of Project Kuiper Satellites, Entering Rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink United Launch Alliance has successfully launched Amazon's first operational satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband network. The satellites, launched atop an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, mark Amazon’s initial steps into the satellite internet market, setting the stage for a competitive face-off with SpaceX's Starlink.

2025-04-28T10:37:01.742154-07:00

Amazon Launches First Batch of Project Kuiper Satellites, Entering Rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink

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SpaceX and OneWeb to Launch LEO Satellite Communication in South Korea SpaceX and OneWeb are poised to introduce low-Earth orbit satellite communication services in South Korea, signifying a pivotal advancement in regional internet infrastructure. This move represents a critical step in expanding global satellite internet coverage, bolstering connectivity across various markets.

2025-04-27T17:37:43.498415-07:00

SpaceX and OneWeb to Launch LEO Satellite Communication in South Korea

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SpaceX Completes 250th Starlink Mission, Boosts Global Broadband SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by completing its 250th Starlink mission, launching 23 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This launch, part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its broadband network, further cements the company's leadership in the commercial space race.

2025-04-27T13:04:09.853557-07:00

SpaceX Completes 250th Starlink Mission, Boosts Global Broadband

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