Amazon launches the first satellites of Project Kuiper

Post on: 29.04.2025

Amazon takes a historic step with the launch of the first Kuiper Project satellites, marking its official entry into the satellite communications industry. The mission, which took place on April 28, 2025 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, saw the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carry 27 satellites into orbit.

Kuiper Project: the challenge to Starlink for satellite Internet

With an investment of over 10 billion dollars, the Kuiper Project aims to create a global network of more than 3,200 satellites. The goal is clear: to offer high-speed internet connection even in the most remote areas of the planet, in direct competition with SpaceX's Starlink, which today dominates the satellite connection market.

Amazon thus aims to democratize internet access with an innovative and cost-effective solution, ensuring high speeds and low latency.

Technologically advanced satellites and attention to the environment

The satellites launched by Amazon are equipped with mirror coatings to reduce the reflection of sunlight, a measure designed to limit the impact on astronomical observation. This demonstrates the company's commitment not only to technological innovation, but also to protecting the space environment.

When will Amazon's satellite internet service be available?

Beta testing of the Kuiper service will begin by the end of 2025. Amazon plans to offer reliable satellite internet connections at competitive prices, although the exact costs for end users have not yet been disclosed.

With the launch of its first satellites, Amazon aims to revolutionize the way the world connects, Bringing fast internet everywhere, even where today it is difficult or impossible to access the network.