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The launch of the initial 27 satellites for Amazon's global internet constellation has been postponed, with a new date pending approval.

La fusée Atlas V de United Launch Alliance sur l'aire de lancement avec à son bord les satellites du Project Kuiper d'Amazon, à la station spatiale de Cape Canaveral, en Floride mercredi.

Overview

  • Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to deploy over 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet globally, including remote areas.
  • The first 27 satellites were scheduled for launch on April 9, 2025, from Cape Canaveral aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
  • Adverse weather conditions forced the postponement of the launch, with Amazon stating that a new date will be announced once approved.
  • Amazon has contracted more than 80 additional satellite launches with partners such as ULA, Blue Origin, and even competitor SpaceX.
  • The initiative intensifies competition with Elon Musk's Starlink, which already operates thousands of satellites and serves millions of users worldwide.