Amazon will spend more than $10 billion to create a satellite Internet system


The American company Amazon invests more than $10 billion in the Kuiper satellite Internet project. This was reported in the company's blog. Amazon introduced the Kuiper satellite Internet project in the spring of 2019. This project involves the creation of a near-Earth constellation of 3236 satellites, which will provide broadband Internet access to hard-to-reach areas around the world. A project of this scale requires significant resources Amazon invests in the Kuiper project more than $10 billion, the company noted. It is noted that these investments will allow the creation of a center in the city of Redmond, in which satellites for the grouping of Kuiper will be developed and produced. At the same time, Amazon does not indicate the means of withdrawal that will be used to form a satellite constellation. In parallel with the implementation of a similar project, the American company SpaceX is engaged in. To launch Starlink satellites into orbit, the company uses its own Falcon 9 launch vehicles. As previously reported by the news agency, on July 31, the US Federal Communications Commission approved Amazon's application for the deployment of 3236 satellites in Earth orbit. It is planned that the creation of the group will be completed in 2029.

Комментарии

Отправить комментарий

Популярные сообщения из этого блога

In China, real per capita income fell

Изображение
The nominal located income per capita in China was 8561 yuans (about $1211) for the first quarter 2020 that is 0.8% more year on year, reports on April 17 the Xinhua agency. After deducting price factors, disposable per capita income in China fell by a 3.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics of the PRC reported. In particular, disposable per capita income in urban areas of the country was 11,691 yuan, 0.5% more in nominal terms and 3.9% less in real terms. In rural areas, nominal disposable income per capita was 4,641 yuan, 0.9% more in nominal terms and 4....
Далее...

Sales of Renault cars increased in Russia

Изображение
According to the results of March 2020, 13,640 cars of the French company Renault were sold on the Russian market by 5% more than a year ago. This is reported by the agency Autostat. From January to March dealers of the French brand sold 32,056 cars in Russia, which exceeds by 9% the indicator of the same period last year. It should be noted that Renault occupies the fourth place on the Russian market, and the share of the brand is 8%. The most popular model of Renault on the Russian market is the cross-over Duster. In March 2020, sales of this car fell by 8%, to 3,268 copies. The second line at the Renault Logan sedan, whose sales last month amounted to 3,066 copies (-14%). Closing the top three hatchback Renault Sandero, whose sales in the first spring month in Russia fell by 2%, to 2,923 units. Closes Kaptur's list with a sales result of 2,363 units (-14%). Earlier it became known that the French company Renault plans to resume the production of cars at its plants in Portugal an...
Далее...

Social media users have been

Изображение
Social media users have been inspired to share their experiences with estate agents after Twitter user Paul Lang, who lives in London, revealed how he was once described a flat during a viewing. Kobe Bryant learnt from his mistakes - Monique Currie Evangelical Christian preacher Franklin Graham responds to UK tour event cancelled Staff are encouraged to drive to work less and bring in reusable cups and bottles as part of NHS climate plans. Stars including Brad Pitt and Renee Zellweger heading for Los Angeles for Hollywoods biggest night will be among the first to test out the My Flight Pack formulas to help combat jet lag. National Television Awards 2020 Red carpet in pictures Travel All-inclusive but not as you know it, Rixos Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi  Oliver Morley, who alleged a controversial division of the bank ruined his firm, has lost his case. Ex-England rugby star Brian Moore learns he is half Chinese The shocking footage shows him protecting her from a thundering train passi...
Далее...