Amazon and SpaceX Join Forces for Satellite Launch Partnership
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Amazon has reached a deal with SpaceX to use Falcon 9 rockets for launching its low orbit satellites as part of its Project Kuiper. The agreement includes three launches planned for 2025, although the financial terms were not disclosed. This partnership will enhance Amazon's capacity to deploy its own satellite constellation and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. Amazon has also partnered with Arianespace, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin for additional satellite launches.
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