Amazon's ambitious plans to launch a constellation of internet satellites into low Earth orbit have hit a major roadblock. Just days before the scheduled launch, the tech giant has suffered a setback, leaving the fate of the project hanging in the balance. Amazon's Kuiper Systems, a subsidiary dedicated to the project, had been working towards deploying thousands of satellites to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas worldwide. The failure raises questions about the feasibility and timeline of the project, which has been touted as a game-changer for global connectivity.
Failure comes days before planned launch of internet satellites for Amazon