Amazon Leo
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Amazon's direct-to-device satellite internet service launching in 2026 with 3,200+ satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz
Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57B to accelerate its Leo satellite internet service with 3,200+ satellites, directly challenging Starlink's orbital dominance in space-based connectivity.
Blue Origin nails the landing, but puts the payload satellite in the wrong orbit
Blue Origin lands New Glenn's booster for the first time but fails to reach the mark—a second-stage malfunction leaves AST SpaceMobile's Bluebird 7 satellite in an unusable orbit, destroying what could be a nine-figure asset.
Amazon pays $11.5B to satisfy satellite-envy while cowering in Musk's shadow
Amazon's $11.5B Globalstar acquisition secures exclusive Band 53 spectrum and satellite operating expertise to enable direct-to-device services, prioritizing regulatory positioning over matching Starlink's 10,000-satellite scale.
Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink’s smartphone ambitions
Apple and Amazon combine Globalstar with Amazon's LEO constellation to deliver satellite internet on iPhones and Watches, directly challenging Starlink's consumer device dominance.