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SpaceX launched its 100th mission of the year, deploying 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites into low-Earth orbit. This marks SpaceX's second launch for Amazon's broadband internet constellation, a direct competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. The launch highlights SpaceX's business model: providing affordable and reliable launch services to various clients, including competitors like Amazon's Blue Origin. SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 rocket enables rapid and frequent launches, making it a leading provider in the space launch industry.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.