Summary
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to launch over 5,400 satellites to create a new communications network called TeraWave. TeraWave will focus on providing fast internet services to data centers, businesses, and governments. The project aims to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink, which already has many satellites offering internet services to individual customers.
Key Facts
- Blue Origin will launch more than 5,400 satellites for its TeraWave network.
- TeraWave will offer high-speed internet aimed at businesses and governments.
- Elon Musk's Starlink has more satellites in orbit than Blue Origin's planned network.
- Starlink provides internet services directly to individuals.
- TeraWave is expected to offer speeds up to 6 terabits per second.
- Amazon, through its Leo project, plans to launch over 3,000 satellites for global internet access.
- Blue Origin aims to start launching TeraWave satellites by the end of 2027.
- Blue Origin recently achieved landing a rocket booster on a platform, similar to SpaceX's accomplishments.
