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Amazon launched its first batch of 27 Project Kuiper internet satellites into orbit via a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. These satellites, incorporating upgrades and light-scattering technology to mitigate astronomer concerns, will eventually reach an altitude of nearly 400 miles. This launch marks Amazon's entry into the mega-constellation market, currently dominated by SpaceX's Starlink. Amazon plans to deploy over 3,200 satellites for global broadband service, despite ongoing concerns from astronomers about light pollution and potential satellite collisions.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.