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Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

Space.comMonday, June 23, 2025 at 11:30:31 AM

Amazon just took another big step toward its space-based internet ambitions today. A beefy Atlas V rocket blasted off from Florida, hauling 27 more satellites into orbit for Project Kuiper—the company’s answer to SpaceX’s Starlink. This marks the second batch of satellites launched for the planned megaconstellation, which aims to beam high-speed broadband to underserved areas globally.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve ever cursed spotty rural internet or dreamed of global connectivity, this is part of that puzzle. Amazon’s playing catch-up in the satellite internet race, and each successful launch inches us closer to a world where fast internet could come from the sky, not just fiber cables. But it’s also a reminder of how crowded Earth’s orbit is getting—with big players like SpaceX and Amazon jostling for space.

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