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Amazon Leo

Also known as: Project Kuiper, Kuiper, Amazon Kuiper, Amazon Leo Satellites, Kuiper Systems

Quick answer

Amazon Leo is Amazon's satellite internet network in low Earth orbit, known as Project Kuiper until November 2025. Its first-generation licence covers 3,232 satellites, and it competes with SpaceX's Starlink.

📘 Full definition
Amazon Leo is a mega-constellation of broadband satellites built and operated by Amazon through Kuiper Systems LLC. It was called Project Kuiper until November 2025. The satellites fly in three shells at about 590–630 km and pass data between each other with laser links. Customers will connect through three terminals: Leo Nano, Leo Pro and Leo Ultra.
Satellites in Orbit
392
First-Generation Licence
3,232 satellites
Orbital Altitude
590–630 km (LEO)
Consumer Service
Not open yet (planned for late 2026)

Understanding Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo and Starlink

Amazon Leo is the closest rival to Starlink. Starlink has been in service since 2020, while Amazon Leo has not opened consumer service yet. The live Starlink vs Amazon Leo comparison covers satellite counts, prices, terminals and the deployment race.

The FCC Deadline

Amazon must have all 3,232 first-generation satellites in orbit by 30 July 2029. Amazon did not reach the FCC's interim milestone of 1,616 satellites by 30 July 2026. On 5 June 2026 the FCC granted a conditional waiver that keeps the licence in force, and all 3,232 first-generation satellites are still due by 30 July 2029.

See it live Follow every Amazon Leo satellite as the constellation fills out, with the FCC deadline countdown. Open Amazon Leo Tracker →
📖 Learn More
Starlink vs Amazon Leo Guide Amazon Leo Tracker Tracker How Many Amazon Leo Satellites? Data Amazon Leo Availability Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Amazon renamed Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo in November 2025, when the programme moved from development into deployment.
392 Amazon Leo satellites are in orbit, out of 3,232 licensed for the first generation.
Related Terms
Starlink Satellite Internet & Mega-Constellations SpaceX's mega-constellation providing global broadband internet from LEO Mega-Constellation Satellite Internet & Mega-Constellations A satellite network of hundreds to thousands of spacecraft in coordinated orbits OISL Satellite Internet & Mega-Constellations Laser links that pass data directly between satellites in orbit LEO Orbit Types Low Earth Orbit — 200 to 2,000 km Amazon Leo Tracker Glossary Live tracking
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