DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane AMAZON MISSION TO BRING FAST INTERNET TO ALL Source: Amazon & Stock Amazon is launching two test satellites into space today as part of its mission to bring internet connectivity around the world from space via a satellite mega-constellation. Here's what we know: Mission is called Project Kuiper, valued at a $10 billion investment Purpose is to bring fast, affordable internet service around the world to the underserved and unserved It's a long-term initiative to bridge the digital divide Rival is Elon Musk's Starlink Starlink has deployed 5000 satellites Kuiper plans on deploying 3200 Satellites beam a broadband signal to Earth This is Amazon's and founder Jeff Bezos' first satellite foray into space Target dates: aiming to start broadband service by the end of 2024 and deploy half of its network by 2026 Ku