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Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year

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Briefings

Amazon plans to launch its 1,000th satellite to provide global broadband Internet by end of 2026, entering a market dominated by SpaceX's Starlink. The company aims to compete with oneWeb for high-speed global services, though it currently lacks the extensive commercial network SpaceX has built. This move follows Amazon's decade-long satellite development efforts and marks a significant shift in the space broadband industry landscape.

Key points

• Amazon is launching its 1,000th satellite to provide global broadband Internet by end of 2026.
• Rajeev Badyal, who led Starlink during its early years, was fired by Elon Musk eight years ago.

Context

Amazon aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink for global high-speed Internet services, though it currently lacks the extensive commercial network SpaceX has built. The company has been developing a constellation of satellites for over a decade, entering a market where oneWeb has only offered limited services.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. No specific launch dates, satellite counts, or operational metrics are provided. The article does not confirm the 1,000th satellite launch or the end-of-year service launch date.

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