The Journal of Space Commerce

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Experimental Authorization for Kuiper Requested by Amazon

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Tom Patton
Nov 01, 2021
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Amazon has filed a request for experimental authorization of its Kuiper satellite internet program with the FCC, indicating that it hopes to launch the first two experimental satellites late next year.

The 47-page experimental authorization request was filed on Monday, November 1. In the document, Amazon asks the the agency to authorize the launch its Ku…

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