SGAmazon is preparing to launch its initial low-earth-orbit (Leo) broadband satellite internet service later this year, following the deployment of 29 additional satellites, bringing the total number in orbit to 394. This marks progress toward its goal of launching over 3,200 satellites to provide global internet coverage. The company’s Leo chief, Chris Weber, stated that while significant work remains—such as positioning satellites at their designated altitudes—the necessary launches have been completed to enable initial service. The service is expected to begin near the Earth's poles and expand toward the equator as more satellites are deployed. Amazon faces competition from SpaceX’s Starlink, which already operates around 10,000 satellites. However, delays in other rocket programs, such as Blue Origin’s New Glenn and ULA’s Vulcan, have forced Amazon to rely heavily on ULA’s Atlas V rocket for its launches. Amazon has secured approximately 100 rocket launches valued at over $82 billion to complete its satellite constellation.
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