Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin has announced plans to launch more than 5,400 satellites to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network.
The Amazon founder’s long-awaited and new communications network is called TeraWave, designed to provide continuous internet access around the world.
Furthermore, these satellites also enable the transfer of large amounts of data seamlessly and without limitations, compared to competing services.
These satellites are also equipped with the ability to deliver upload and download speeds of up to 6 terabits per second. This figure is significantly higher than current commercial satellite services.
According to Blue Origin’s CEO, TeraWave is expected to launch in late 2027.
In November, the aerospace company reached a milestone by successfully landing a rocket booster on a floating platform for the first time. Previously, only SpaceX had this feat.
Major players in the satellite internet market
When it comes to the satellite internet market, Elon Musk’s satellite has the greatest dominance over other players
Starlink is known for offering internet and telephone services to individual customers. Rather, Bezos’ recent satellite venture will target data centers, governments and corporations.
Another important player is Amazon, an e-commerce platform that later grew into a technology giant. Amazon’s satellite venture Leo has about 180 satellites in orbit, with a roadmap to launch more than 3,000 into orbit.
Like Starlink, Amazon’s pivot is based on offering services to the general public rather than to corporations, businesses or governments.
