2024-05-29T07:26:02.394408-07:00

Bloomberg • Matt Day

Amazon's $10 Billion Satellite Venture Enters Factory Mode

Bloomberg reports: Greetings, space nerds, it’s Matt Day in Seattle. The clock is ticking for Amazon to ramp up its space internet business in a closely watched battle with SpaceX.

2024-05-29T07:26:02.394408-07:00

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