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E-Commerce Giant Enters Satellite Broadband Market
Amazon has announced that it has built its 1,000th satellite for its space internet service, with plans to launch commercial service by the end of 2026. The company’s constellation, known as Project Kuiper, will compete with SpaceX’s Starlink and offer gigabit speeds on the downlink and 400 megabits on the uplink. Amazon’s entry into the market is being closely watched, with the company’s focus on performance, security, and enterprise-grade capabilities positioning it as a major player in the satellite broadband industry. According to Ars Technica, Amazon’s service will offer a range of benefits, including advanced encryption and private networking options, which could appeal to businesses and governments.