The mission aims to test Amazon s first pieces of technology in space as the e-commerce and web services giant looks to deploy 3,236 more satellites in the next few years and offer broadband internet globally, a feat Elon Musk s SpaceX is targeting with its nearly 5,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.
Two prototype Amazon Project Kuiper satellites are due for launch today (october 6th), subject to last-minute weather considerations. Project Kuiper will be a d
The retailer's Project Kuiper, which is meant to provide space-based internet service, is scheduled to launch its first satellites into orbit on Friday.
ORLANDO, Fla. United Launch Alliance managed what was only its second launch of the year, sending up an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday