Amazon's first 27 internet satellites launch to space

Group 1 - Amazon has successfully launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper space-based internet network, aiming to compete with Starlink [1] - The total planned number of Kuiper satellites is 3,226, significantly fewer than Starlink's over 8,000 satellites [2] - Amazon's focus is on serving unserved and underserved communities globally, as stated by founder Jeff Bezos [2] Group 2 - The first half of the Kuiper network is expected to be launched by mid-2026, as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission [2] - There may be up to five additional Kuiper launches in the current year, according to the CEO of United Launch Alliance [2] - The Kuiper project is reportedly facing production issues that could delay the completion of its satellite constellation [2]