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Amazon to launch First satellites into orbit

Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites go into orbit, boosting rivalry with SpaceX’s Starlink network

A powerful rocket sent the first batch of 27 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband internet network into low Earth orbit,

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Amazon steps into orbit with first satellite launch to rival Starlink

The online retail giant Amazon, owned by Jeff Bezos, launched its first satellites on Monday as part of a constellation that will ultimately include about 3,200 satellites. The goal is to provide high-speed satellite internet and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink network.

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Amazon builds Kuiper internet satellites to take on Elon Musk Starlink: Story in 5 points

Amazon has launched its first batch of operational Kuiper satellites, officially entering the satellite internet race. Amazon Kuiper satellites will be competing with Elon Musk's Starlink satellites in offering satellite-based internet connectivity.

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China uses 'gravitational slingshots' to save 2 satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days

Chinese engineers have rescued two satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit using a novel 'gravitational slingshot' ...

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What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but ...

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World’s first three-satellite constellation in Earth-moon region established by China

The program would support China's future lunar exploration mission, including providing space-based inter-satellite ...

Earth's orbit may be in trouble. Why space debris is to blame.

There are roughly 1.1 million debris fragments larger than 0.04 inches and about 40,500 fragments larger than 4 inches in orbit according to the ESA. NASA states that debris can reach speeds of 18,000 ...

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