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Oct 30, 2023 · Project Kuiper started off as an internal code name for the program—and it stuck. The name refers to the Kuiper Belt, a region of the solar system that exists beyond the eight major planets. The Kuiper Belt itself is named after the late Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who is considered by many to be the father of modern planetary science.
Feb 20, 2024 · With a unanimous 5-0 vote, the FCC panel declared in a statement that “Kuiper’s application would advance the public interest by authorizing a system designed to increase the availability of ...
Dec 16, 2020 · This development is a critical part of the Kuiper System, and is one of many components being designed and tested at our new R&D facility in Redmond, Washington. Scientists and engineers who are inspired by our mission and interested in joining a diverse, world-class team can view open roles here.
Dec 14, 2023 · A series of recent tests demonstrated that Project Kuiper’s custom electric propulsion system—designed and built in-house by Amazon—can safely maneuver our satellites in space. The results mean our satellites can use propulsion to achieve and maintain their assigned orbits, maneuver to avoid space debris and other spacecraft, and actively ...
Dec 14, 2023 · Since the successful launch and deployment of two prototype satellites in October 2023, Project Kuiper has been conducting extensive testing of its end-to-end communications payload and network. In November, we confirmed we had validated all priority systems and subsystems within 30 days of launch, and we shared a first look at demos over the ...
Project Kuiper for Businesses. Project Kuiper is building a flexible, secure, high-performance, modern connectivity service for businesses, designed to accelerate business growth, improve resiliency, and reduce costs. Built by Kuiper from the ground up, the Kuiper System will deliver speeds up to 1 Gbps per second, with latency below 50 ...
Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network. Our mission is to provide fast, affordable connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Our network has the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers. From individual households to schools, hospitals ...
