TECHNOLOGYJun 9 · 00:59 UTCARS TECHNICAStephen Clark

FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation

The FCC has waived Amazon's deadline to launch half of its 3,232-satellite broadband constellation by July 2026, removing the time limit for this milestone but retaining the July 2029 deadline for full deployment. Amazon had requested the extension, citing challenges in meeting the initial timeline.

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