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Amazon Launches First Test Satellites for Internet Network

Written byChase BinnieChase Binnie

Amazon has successfully launched its first pair of prototype satellites as part of its ambitious Project Kuiper, which aims to establish a global internet network. The satellites were sent into space from Florida via an Atlas 5 rocket, marking a significant milestone in Amazon's endeavor to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. This launch precedes the planned deployment of thousands more satellites to create a comprehensive network for global internet coverage.

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