Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has recently entered the satellite internet sector. He is developing a satellite internet service called 'Project Kuiper' and has launched two prototype satellites for this purpose. The goal of the project is to provide internet access anywhere in the world. Elon Musk's Starlink is already leading the field, but Bezos wants to challenge it. Amazon has a license to complete the entire system by 2029.
Low-Earth orbit satellite internet services such as Kuiper, including Starlink, have been met with fierce criticism from astronomers and environmental groups. For the astronomy community, this is an issue of difficulty in astronomical observations, while for environmental groups, it is a concern about the increase in space debris and satellite debris falling to the ground.
Additionally, given the recent Russo-Russian War where Starlink was used as a weapon, some are concerned that the future communications network system or power may be concentrated in the hands of specific private companies. ( Link )
🤔 Point to consider 1: The future of satellite internet
How will it compete with existing services like Starlink, and what changes will Amazon's Cooper Project bring?
🤔 Point to consider 2: Regulation and licensing
What will be the impact of the licensing requirement that Amazon complete the entire system by 2029?
🤔 Point to consider 3: Satellite internet and astronomy
As satellite Internet services expand, what will be the impact on astronomical research?
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