The Elon Musk versus Jeff Bezos space rivalry intensifies on Friday as ULA's Atlas 5 rocket is set to launch two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper.
Amazon is finally getting ready to launch its Project Kuiper prototype satellites following multiple delays and rocket troubles. The two satellites will launch on board United Launch Alliance’s Atlas 5 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff will take place on Friday during a two-hour launch window that opens at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Related article: Amazon Prepares to Challenge SpaceX’s Starlink With Maiden Satellite Launch ULA had originally planned to use its Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch the Project Kuiper satellites to low Earth orbit, but the launch vehicle’s debut has been delayed. Instead, ULA opted to use its Atlas 5 rocket to launch the two prototype satellites. Amazon’s license with the Federal Communications Commission stipulates that it must launch half of Project Kuiper by 2026.
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Atlas V rocket launching Amazon's 1st internet satellites today: Watch it liveMichael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
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Amazon’s first Project Kuiper test satellites are headed to space on October 6thAmazon is getting ready to launch two test satellites into space as part of its Project Kuiper initiative. The launch will take place on October 6th from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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