The launch will utilize an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) and is scheduled to occur between noon and 3 PM local time at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The satellite constellation will consist of over 3,200 LEO satellites, orbiting at 392 miles above Earth, traveling at speeds exceeding 17,000 mph and completing an orbit approximately every 90 minutes.

Amazon's service is projected to deliver global coverage with speeds of up to 100 Mbps using a compact dish, while larger dishes will provide speeds of up to 1 Gbps, all priced under $400.

The deployment of the satellite constellation faced delays, initially scheduled for the first half of 2024, but has been pushed back due to technical issues and prioritization of U.S. national security launches.

Project Kuiper has a regulatory deadline to deploy half of its satellite constellation by July 2026, although an extension request is anticipated.

Amazon is preparing to launch over 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper, aiming to provide global internet service, with the inaugural mission, KA-01, set for April 9, 2025.

Significant upgrades have been made to the satellites since the prototype phase, enhancing their performance across various onboard systems, including antennas and propulsion.

To access the satellite service, customers will need to choose from three antenna models, offering speeds from 100 Mbps for the smallest model to 1 Gbps for the largest, intended for business and government use.

This initiative is part of Amazon's broader strategy to expand its technology and service offerings in the telecommunications sector, focusing on underserved communities.

Rajeev Badyal, vice president of Project Kuiper, highlighted the importance of this launch for gaining insights that can only be acquired through actual flight, marking the deployment of their final satellite design.

Previously, Amazon launched two test satellites in October 2023, achieving impressive data speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second, and has since enhanced its network with high-speed laser cross-links.

Unlike traditional satellite networks that require fewer units but suffer from higher latency, Project Kuiper's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will provide more effective real-time communication.