Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s space-internet service Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper) will “launch in mid-2026.” I’m going to assume that means proper commercial availability since the company already announced the start of an “enterprise preview” at the end of 2025, when the service was supposed to originally launch.
Unlike SpaceX’s Starlink service, Amazon doesn’t (yet) have its own fleet of rockets to regularly send Leo satellites into low-Earth orbit. That’s meant hitching rides with a variety of launch partners, including SpaceX, until Jeff Bezos’s own reusable New Glenn rocket is fully operational.
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It’s exciting to see Amazon making strides in the satellite internet space with Leo. The competition in this field could lead to better services for everyone. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Absolutely, the competition will likely drive innovation and improve service quality for consumers. It’s also interesting to consider how this could impact rural areas that have limited internet access. Leo might play a significant role in bridging that digital divide!