Recently, Amazon announced that it has signed a purchase contract for three Falcon 9 rocket launches, and plans to launch the Kuiper Project Internet satellite into low Earth orbit in mid-2025. This move marks another important step in Amazon's layout in the field of space Internet.
Amazon's Kuiper Constellation Project, similar to Musk's Starlink Constellation Project, is to turn human Internet signals into the air to achieve global network coverage. Amazon's Kuiper constellation is said to have more than 3,200 communications satellites in low-Earth orbit, while SpaceX's Starlink program has 136 satellites successfully launched and put into orbit.
Amazon's choice to cooperate with SpaceX this time is undoubtedly due to its strong strength and cost-effectiveness in the space field. Although some investment institutions have previously filed lawsuits, accusing Amazon of excluding SpaceX, the most cost-effective launcher, and harming the rights and interests of shareholders. But it turns out that Amazon's choice is wise, and this cooperation will be beneficial to both parties to jointly promote the development of space Internet technology.
Interestingly, SpaceX has become a competitor to Amazon, but it has launched satellites for it, which seems to indicate that the competition in the space Internet space will be more intense. However, unlike Amazon's business model, SpaceX aims more ambitious, focusing on deep space exploration missions such as moon and Mars.
It is foreseeable that with the acceleration of the layout of giants such as Amazon and SpaceX in the field of space Internet, global Internet services will radiate new vitality in the future. In this space race, China should also seize the opportunity and actively make arrangements, in order to gain more voice in the global Internet field.
All in all, the cooperation between Amazon and SpaceX has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the development of the space Internet field. With the rapid development of science and technology, we look forward to more enterprises and individuals participating in this space race and jointly promoting human science and technology to new heights.