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SpaceX is on pace to break its own record for Starlink satellite deployments in 2026, having launched 1,589 satellites in the first half compared to 1,489 in the same period last year.
Amazon has hundreds of flight-ready satellites waiting to launch for its Kuiper internet constellation, but only Europe's Arianespace has reliably delivered new rockets as scheduled, while Blue Origin and ULA lag behind.
The FCC waived the requirement for Amazon to launch half of its satellite broadband constellation by July 2026, giving the company more time while keeping the final 2029 deadline for full deployment.