JetBlue will be the first airline to implement Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite network starting in 2027, providing faster, more reliable, and free in-flight Wi-Fi using low Earth orbit satellites that support high-speed streaming and data activities, enhancing the onboard connectivity experience for travelers.
Poor weather conditions in the booster recovery zone caused SpaceX to postpone the launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for the fourth consecutive day, with a new target set for August 11. The launch has faced multiple delays due to technical issues and weather, including cloud violations and thunderstorms, but is now scheduled to proceed if conditions improve.
Amazon's second batch of 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper megaconstellation was launched by a ULA Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, part of a plan to deploy over 3,200 satellites to provide global internet coverage, competing with SpaceX's Starlink and other global satellite projects.