Amazon asks regulators to block SpaceX's 1 million satellite constellation plan
Amazon's Project Kuiper just asked US regulators to block SpaceX's request for authorization to deploy up to 1 million satellites, calling the idea "speculative" and incomplete.
Amazon says SpaceX only shared details for a tiny fraction of the satellites, just 0.0003%, and left out key information on things like collision avoidance and safe disposal.
They also argue that, at 2025's global launch rate and assuming every satellite launch worldwide was dedicated to this constellation, it would take more than 220 years to actually get all those satellites into space.
SpaceX fires back at Amazon's claims
SpaceX isn't taking the criticism quietly. The company called Amazon's own extension request a sneaky "modification" meant to cover up Kuiper's delays.
SpaceX urged regulators not to let this slow down progress for consumers who are waiting on better internet from space.