Amazon's Project Kuiper saw the launch of 24 satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking its third operational batch. This brings the total to 78 satellites in orbit, as part of a planned 3,232-satellite constellation aimed at providing global broadband Internet service. The mission is part of an expensive endeavor projected to cost between $16.5 billion and $20 billion, with significant launch expenses incurred. Amazon has scheduled over 80 launches to deploy the network, initially using other providers before turning to SpaceX for the recent launch support due to earlier constraints.
Amazon's third set of operational Kuiper satellites lifted off at 2:30 am EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, using a Falcon 9 rocket.
With this launch, Amazon now has 78 Kuiper satellites in orbit, and the full constellation will consist of 3,232 satellites to provide global broadband Internet.
The Kuiper project is estimated to cost between $16.5 billion and $20 billion, with Amazon spending about $10 billion on launch costs alone.
Amazon has booked over 80 launches for the Kuiper constellation, initially relying on companies like United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin before opting for SpaceX.
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