Project Kuiper internet satellites fully successful in testing, says Amazon

Amazon.com said on Thursday its two prototype satellites for its planned Kuiper internet network have been operating successfully, with the project on track to start mass production in the first half of 2024.

The Kuiper internet network will compete against billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is the world’s largest satellite operator.

The company said it had achieved a 100% success rate within the first 30 days of the satellites’ launch.

The company said it had successfully used the prototype satellites for two-way video calls and streaming a high-definition film on Prime Video.