Amazon's satellite internet network set for first launch

Plus, Amazon expands theatrical releases and launches easy-to-use Amazon Nova tool April 5, 2025 Amazon News News, facts, original stories, and more from the source.   Amazon will launch 27 Kuiper satellites into low Earth orbit Amazon is preparing to begin its full-scale deployment of Project Kuiper's internet network by launching the first 27 satellites of a constellation that will eventually include more than 3,200. During next week's KA-01 mission, the 27 satellites will launch aboard a powerful United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, deploy at 280 miles above the Earth, then ascend to their operational altitude of 392 miles up. This initial mission is a critical step toward Project Kuiper's goal of delivering fast, reliable broadband to customers around the world later this year. With dozens more launches planned, Amazon is poised to dramatically expand global internet access through its low Earth orbit satellite network.   Learn more     Share this story Other stories you may like   3 of the newest Prime benefits you need to check out, including Alexa+     Exclusive: See a clip of LeBron James's podcast Mind the Game, now on Wondery and Prime Video     How to watch Octopus!, coming exclusively to Prime Video     What's new on Prime Video in April, including The Bondsman, G20, and more   Did you know?   Amazon Nova is more easily accessible than ever before. Amazon launched nova.amazon.com, a new site to explore six Amazon Nova foundation models, as well as Amazon Nova Act, which can perform actions within a web browser.   Learn more  Share this story Amazon aims to release 14 films in theaters next year Amazon is betting big on movies next year. Amazon MGM Studios announced at CinemaCon this week that it plans to release 14 movies in theaters in 2026 with the goal of delivering 15 films a year by 2027. "Our commitment is real," Kevin Wilson, Amazon MGM Studios' head of theatrical distribution, said at the event. "We're building out a new international distribution arm to eventize films on a global scale." Some of the studios' upcoming releases include The Accountant 2, which stars Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, and Project Hail Mary, which will star and be produced by Ryan Gosling. After their initial release in theaters, these films will eventually be available to stream on Prime Video.   Read more     Share this story The WNBA returns to Prime Video with 21 games The WNBA schedule on Prime Video features a stacked lineup. Subscribers will get to see stars like Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson as well as the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty and the league's newest team: the Golden State Valkyries. The season starts May 22.   Read more   Share this story Photo of the week   Amazon takes the safety of its drivers and the communities it serves very seriously. Before they hit the road, drivers attend a three-day academy to learn how to deliver packages safely.

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