Amazon has launched its first set of operational cuper satellites in space. With this launch, the tech giant has formally entered the satellite internet sector and it will directly challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink. The launch is part of Amazon’s multibillion-dollar project Kuper, aimed at setting up a global broadband network using low-earth class satellites. Through this project, Amazon wants to bring sharp and inexpensive broadband connectivity to remote and far -reaching areas around the globe. In the initial release part, Amazon has launched 27 Internet satellites, with more satellites expected to start scheduled and services. Here is the whole story in Amazon’s five points of Space-based internet:

1. First operating cuper satellite

Amazon launched 27 Internet satellites for its Kuper project. The satellites were moved by a United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket, which was removed from the Cape Canawral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellite will eventually settle in classes of about 400 miles – 630 km – about 400 mi – 630 km above the Earth. New satellites are expected to start a system check in the classroom including communication and maneuver tests. The launch also marks the first official deployment of Amazon’s fully functional satellites after two test satellites launched in 2023.

2. Amazon’s satellite network

Amazon says the project Kuper is the company’s initiative to provide fast, affordable broadband to communities around the world, where traditional internet connectivity is unavailable or difficult to reach. Like a low-robit constellation of thousands of Starlink satellites around the Earth, Amazon aims to deploy thousands of satellites in the low Earth’s orbit (Leo), which will then be connected to the global network of antennas, fiber and internet connection points on the ground.

3. Kuper satellites aims to offer high -speed internet

Amazon explains that the Kuper system will use low-Earth-class satellites to reduce delay and provide internet faster than old geostagical systems. The company is developing a wide variety of user terminals: a compact version provides speeds of up to 100 Mbps, a standard version that supports up to 400 Mbps, and is a large terminal up to 1 GBPS for enterprise or government use. However, Amazon has not yet shared details about pricing and membership plans.

4. Cuper satellite perfection timeline

Amazon has committed more than $ 10 billion for its satellite internet service. The company plans to deploy a total of 3,236 satellites. Under the rules of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Amazon is required to launch at least half of its employed Kuper satellite network by July 2026, according to a Reuters report. To complete this time limit, Amazon has launched more than 80 with providers including Ula, Arianspace, SpaceX and Blue Origin.

5. Competition for Starlink

Currently, satellite internet connectivity leads are SpaceX Starlinks of Elon Musk, and Amazon will directly face Starlink in this space. Allegedly, for its internet connectivity service, Amazon is quickly banking on its global infrastructure, deep pockets and e-commerce expertise. Amazon is developing its cuper satellites within the division of its comprehensive equipment with satellite manufacturing and research facilities located in the state of Washington. Amazon says that it is planning to increase production, which has the ability to manufacture several satellites per day. Amazon CEO Andy Jassi hopes that Project Kuper would be a long -term investment that eventually “a meaningful operating income and ROIC business will generate (company) for us.”