Kuiper Systems

Amazon, known for its speedy delivery to your doorstep, has faced delays in deploying its internet satellites into orbit, prompting the Jeff Bezos-led company to form an unexpected partnership with its rival SpaceX.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedWell, we kinda saw this coming, but it’s now confirmed that Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will be collaborating on a project. Amazon has contracted SpaceX for three launches to deliver its Project Kuiper satellites into low Earth orbit. These launches, slated to…

Amazon’s space venture, Project Kuiper, is making good progress, with a pair of prototype satellites executing controlled maneuvers in low Earth orbit. The ongoing Protomission, as it’s called, sets the stage for the company to further develop its internet satellite constellation, one that could eventually compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewThe test mission for Project Kuiper is ticking along nicely, with the two test satellites successfully…

Amazon is building a facility in Florida for Project Kuiper, which aims to launch a projected 3,236 satellites into Earth’s low orbit. The company will build the $120 million facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at Kennedy Space Center.Top 5 Shopping Tips for Amazon Prime DayThe company announced on Friday that construction is underway, and it’s the latest in a series of long-term investments into Project Kuiper—an initiative to bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities anywhere…

SpaceX has launched more than 2,000 Starlink satellites to orbit as part of its internet megaconstellation.Photo: John Raoux (AP)Starlink just got the green light to expand on land, air and sea. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized SpaceX to provide Starlink wifi to vehicles in motion, including semitrucks and RVs, planes, and boats. The FCC announced its decision on Thursday, allowing the private satellite communications company to expandits recent deals with airline companies. “Authorizing a new class…