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Amazon plans “crazy”

As part of Project Kuiper – an initiative to connect the Internet from space, Amazon recently announced that it has ordered dozens of new launches on three different rockets to put its future satellites into orbit. The satellites will fly on powerful rockets currently being developed by European launchpad supplier Arianespace, US-based United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin – the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The combined flights — up to 83 launches in total — are set to take place over a five-year period and will allow Project Kuiper to launch the expected bulk of 3,236 satellites. According to James Watkins, a spokesman for Project Kuiper, Amazon did not provide details on the cost of the launch contracts, but the company is investing billions of dollars in the three acquisitions. Amazon also claims that the deal “is the largest commercial launch vehicle purchase in history”.

The service is intended to provide fast, low-cost internet access to underserved communities around the world – a similar goal SpaceX has set for Starlink.

Of the total of 83 launches, United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing, will conduct 38; European company Arianespace will conduct 18; and Bezos’ private space company Blue Origin will conduct at least 12, with the option to add up to 15 additional visits if needed.

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, race to space escalates as Amazon announces new plans.  Photo: @AFP.

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, race to space escalates as Amazon announces new plans. Photo: @AFP.

“These launch agreements reflect our incredible commitment and belief in Project Kuiper, and we pride ourselves on it,” said Dave Limp, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services. Proud to work with such an impressive team of partners to fulfill our mission.”

Amazon says the partnership will allow “Project Kuiper” to deploy the majority of 3,236 satellites into orbit, and describes the plan as “the largest commercial launch vehicle purchase in history.” At the same time, their investment will support thousands of suppliers and skilled jobs in the space industry across the United States and Europe. Unlike SpaceX, Project Kuiper has yet to send any Internet satellites into space.

Prepare to satisfy customers all over the world

As part of Amazon’s line of products and services, Project Kuiper is working to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband service at an affordable price. The Kuiper system consists of three main elements: advanced LEO satellites; small, affordable customer terminals; and a highly resilient secure ground-based communications network.

Project Kuiper will leverage Amazon’s global logistics and operations footprint to provide outstanding customer service, and Amazon Web Services will provide the network and infrastructure to serve a diverse customer base. globally. Amazon will also apply its experience in manufacturing low-cost devices and services like the Echo and Kindle to provide affordable, accessible broadband service to customers.

Amazon received Federal Communications Commission approval in 2020 to proceed with its satellite launch plan. Once deployed, the Project Kuiper System will serve individual households, as well as schools, hospitals, businesses, disaster relief efforts, government agencies, and other organizations operating active in places where reliable broadband is not available.

Promoting the commercial space industry

Amazon’s investments in Project Kuiper will also benefit the broader satellite internet startup services industry, accelerating innovation, improving startup infrastructure, and supporting thousands suppliers and skilled jobs in 49 US states and 13 European countries.

Amazon.com Inc.  is stepping up its plans to team up internet satellites to compete with a service run by Elon Musk's SpaceX, buying dozens of space launches from three rocket companies.  Photo: @AFP.

Amazon.com Inc. is stepping up its plans to team up internet satellites to compete with a service run by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, buying dozens of space launches from three rocket companies. Photo: @AFP.

For example, in addition to launch services, Amazon’s contract with the United Launch Alliance (ULA) also includes launch and production infrastructure to support more, time-closed launches at the Air Force Station. Cape Canaveral space. That work includes a new, dedicated version of the Vulcan Launch Platform. ULA is also investing in their Flight Handling and Operations Center to provide a second ULA facility capable of handling the entire vehicle, with two parallel “launch lanes” for launch operations. satellite-carrying fire at high tempo. More than 1,000 people are currently working in the Project Kuiper program as it prepares to serve tens of millions of customers around the world.

Bezos and Musk each made big investments from their deep pockets to bankroll their respective space companies. Both SpaceX and Blue Origin have performed low-orbit flights with civilian passengers. Bezos participated in Blue Origin’s first passenger mission last July. But SpaceX has established a significant lead in the affordable broadband Internet race. Starlink has more than 250,000 global subscribers and launches more than 1,900 satellites to support the service, according to statements by company executives and public filings.

Not only that, but Starlink made international headlines last month after Musk launched the service to assist people. Ukraine during the Russian attack. Musk’s actions have received praise from Ukrainian government officials.

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