Amazon launched 27 new satellites into space as part of its Project Kuiper, which aims to provide internet using satellites. The launch brings Amazon one step closer to competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is currently the leader in satellite internet services.
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The satellites were launched on a ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 6:54 a.m. ET (4:24 p.m. IST). A ULA engineer confirmed the successful launch during a live broadcast.
This is the second successful launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The mission was delayed twice before due to bad weather and a technical problem. The first set of 27 satellites was launched in April 2025, so Amazon now has 54 Kuiper satellites in space.
Amazon’s big goal is to launch 3,236 satellites in total. These satellites will help provide global internet access, especially in areas where internet is currently hard to reach. However, Amazon must launch at least 1,618 satellites by July 2026 to meet a rule set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
To meet this goal, Amazon has booked over 80 future rocket launches with different companies — including SpaceX, which is its biggest rival. SpaceX’s Starlink already has about 8,000 satellites in orbit and offers internet service worldwide.
Project Kuiper was first announced in 2019, and Amazon hopes it will help bring internet to remote and underserved places once it is fully up and running.
