FCC grants Amazon Project Kuiper satellite internet extension

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The FCC granted Amazon an extension for its Project Kuiper satellite internet deployment, allowing more time to launch a significant portion of its constellation. Amazon had until July 30 to launch 1,600 satellites but cited rocket capacity issues and design changes. The FCC stated the waiver promotes competition with SpaceX. Amazon will lose priority launch status after July 31, 2026, and must demonstrate no interference with other operators, particularly SpaceX's Starlink. The full constellation deadline remains July 2029.


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