The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

SpaceX Lands Project Kuiper Launch Contract

Amazon Buys Three Launch Slots from Competitor

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Tom Patton
Dec 07, 2023
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Project Kuiper Satellite Antenna

Amazon has signed a contract with SpaceX for three Falcon 9 launches to support deployment plans for Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network. Project Kuiper satellites were designed from the start to accommodate multiple launch providers and vehicles, allowing us to reduce schedule risk …

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