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Amazon Renames Project Kuiper to "Amazon Leo", Accelerating Satellite Internet Race
14 Nov
Summary
- Amazon renames its satellite internet project from "Project Kuiper" to "Amazon Leo"
- Amazon Leo aims to provide high-speed, global satellite internet, especially in rural areas
- Amazon Leo is a prominent competitor to SpaceX's Starlink satellite network
As of November 14th, 2025, Amazon has announced a major rebranding of its satellite internet project, now called "Amazon Leo". The new name is a "simple nod to the low Earth orbit satellite constellation that powers our network," according to the company's statement.
Amazon Leo is a prominent competitor to SpaceX's Starlink, as both companies race to build out their respective satellite internet networks. The Amazon-backed project aims to provide high-speed, global internet access, with a focus on serving rural and remote communities where traditional wired internet services are unavailable.
