This chapter explores why SpaceX has the upper hand in the satellite launch market compared to Amazon, highlighting the scarcity of non-SpaceX rocket launch options. It discusses Amazon's delays in orbiting their satellites despite a commercial launch deal, as well as their recent agreement with SpaceX for a few Falcon 9 rocket launches. The chapter also mentions the potential role of Blue Origin in Amazon's Project Kuiper, but notes the company's lag in bringing their rocket to the market.
Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Matt Day discusses Amazon's Project Kuiper which could transform the company into a telecommunications giant, but first they need to loft more than 3,000 satellites into orbit.
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