Amazon’s Project Kuiper set out 7 years ago to build a satellite constellation for delivering internet access to billions around the globe. Since then, it’s moved closer to that goal, with over 150 satellites in orbit. And with today’s successful test launch of the New Glenn rocket from Blue Origin, another Jeff Bezos company, this vision is closer to reality than ever.
It’s fitting then that Amazon has dropped officially its code-name – and the service will be called Amazon Leo. “Leo” stands for the Low Earth Orbit, which is the satellite technology used to provide high-bandwidth, low latency internet, similar to what Australians can receive with cable-based connections from the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Recently, NBN.co chose Amazon Leo over SpaceX’s Starlink to replace its current satellite internet service for rural Australians.
Amazon also announced a new agreement with Connected Farms that will “redefine agricultural operations for modern farms around the world, including here in Australia” using Amazon Leo.
