Amazon's Leo internet service moves toward first rollout as satellite fleet nears 400

Amazon says its Leo broadband satellite network is on track to begin initial internet service later this year after boosting the constellation beyond 390 satellites (roughly 394 in orbit of 398 launched since April 2025), with more than 3,200 satellites planned overall. The rollout is expected to start near Earth’s poles and expand inward as more satellites join, targeting consumers with ground terminals as well as governments and airlines. The company, which has roughly 100 launches booked to build the network, has relied on ULA’s Atlas V for now while Blue Origin’s New Glenn and ULA’s Vulcan face launch issues and repairs. Amazon aims for a mid-2026 service start, positioning Leo as a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink.