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Starlink Lands on Amazon: SpaceX Rivals Partner Unexpectedly
26 Nov
Summary
- SpaceX is now officially selling Starlink products on Amazon.
- This partnership is surprising due to Elon Musk's past feud with Jeff Bezos.
- Amazon's own satellite internet, Project Kuiper, is set to compete with Starlink.
SpaceX has initiated the official sale of Starlink products via Amazon in the United States, marking a surprising alliance between companies led by rivals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Initially observed through a third-party seller, SpaceX later updated its support page to confirm Amazon's status as an authorized retailer for its satellite internet service.
This collaboration is particularly noteworthy due to the public and ongoing feud between Musk and Bezos. Past disputes have included accusations of technology copying and mocking each other's business ventures. Despite this history, Starlink's expansion to Amazon, a platform expected to heavily promote Amazon's competing satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, suggests a strategic business decision.
Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to offer gigabit internet speeds to enterprise customers, initiating a beta program soon. This direct competition with Starlink, which already boasts over 8 million global users, sets the stage for an intense market battle. The new Starlink store on Amazon could serve as a counter-strategy for SpaceX in this evolving landscape.
