Amazon has enough satellites to launch its Starlink competitor

The Verge
By Thomas RickerJul 2, 2026, 5:13 am184 ptsTrendingTop
Payloads of Amazon’s Leo satellites sorted by launch vehicle. | Image: Amazon Amazon says it now has enough satellites operating in low-Earth orbit to light up its Starlink internet competitor. With last night's launch, Amazon Leo has 396 satellites deployed, which is "enough to support continuous service…

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