American launch service provider; a Lockheed Martin and Boeing joint venture
Amazon has reached a milestone with a satellite constellation of over 390 satellites, enabling initial Leo internet service later this year. The launch cadence faces delays from recent rocket setbacks, but the company plans broader coverage as more satellites go online.
Amazon has asked regulators to approve a large-scale direct-to-device satellite network, leveraging Globalstar’s spectrum to field a 5,105-satellite constellation. The move intensifies competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, while extending connectivity to unserved regions and emergency services.