Amazon Kuiper Reaches 396 Satellites, Enough to Begin Initial Internet Service

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Amazon has deployed 396 satellites into low-Earth orbit, which the company says is sufficient to provide continuous internet service across initial latitudes. The milestone was reached following a launch, with Chris Weber, VP of Amazon Kuiper's business and product division, confirming the threshold has been met. Amazon remains on track to launch commercial service by mid-2026 as previously targeted. By comparison, SpaceX launched its Starlink beta in 2020 with nearly 900 satellites in orbit, initially serving a limited geographic range of users.

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