Amazon is currently constructing a state-of-the-art satellite processing facility in Florida. Spanning an impressive 100,000 square feet, this facility is intended to support Project Kuiper, an ambitious project by Amazon that aims to provide fast and affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities across the globe. By utilizing 3,236 low Earth orbit satellites, Amazon aims to bridge the digital divide and connect areas that lack adequate internet access. This groundbreaking effort demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to innovation and societal progress.
“We have an ambitious plan to begin Project Kuiper’s full-scale production launches and early customer pilots next year, and this new facility will play a critical role in helping us deliver on that timeline,” stated Steve Metayer, the Vice President of Kuiper Production Operations. With production of the satellites set to commence in Kirkland, Washington by the end of this year, the Florida site will serve as a hub for receiving and preparing these satellites for launch. The facility will also handle the integration of satellites with custom dispensers and launch vehicles, ensuring a seamless process from production to deployment.
In addition to its primary functions, the facility will boast a 100-foot tall clean room capable of accommodating payload fairing for new heavy-lift rockets. This underscores Amazon’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and its dedication to supporting the burgeoning space industry. Notably, Amazon has also secured partnerships with Blue Origin, led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and United Launch Alliance to facilitate the satellite launches for Project Kuiper.
Investing a significant sum of $120 million, Amazon envisions the facility as a catalyst for job creation. The project will generate 50 new jobs, contributing to the growth of the space industry in Florida and other parts of the United States. Steve Metayer expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Space Florida, emphasizing the significance of skilled employees in fulfilling their mission to connect millions of customers worldwide. With the launch of two prototype satellites planned in the months ahead, followed by full-scale production launches in 2024, Amazon’s Project Kuiper is on track to revolutionize global connectivity.
Imminent tests of the network and subsystems will be conducted using the prototype satellites, scheduled to launch on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rockets in 2022. These milestones mark crucial steps towards realizing Amazon’s vision of a connected world, where reliable internet access transcends geographical boundaries.
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