Amazon Set to Launch Space-Internet Service Leo in Mid-2026

The Amazon CEO announced that the company’s space-internet service will “launch in mid-2026”, marking a revised launch date for the previously announced “enterprise preview” at the end of 2025. The service, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is distinct from SpaceX’s Starlink service, which relies on its own fleet of rockets to deploy satellites into low-Earth orbit. Instead, Amazon has partnered with various launch providers, including SpaceX, until its reusable New Glenn rocket becomes fully operational. Amazon will utilize a network of terminals and satellites to provide internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas, marking an expansion of the company’s existing 5G service. The exact specifications and capabilities of Leo are still under wraps, but it is expected to offer faster speeds and more reliable connections compared to traditional satellite-based services.