FCC Grants Amazon Extension for Kuiper Satellite Constellation to July 2028 (heise.de)

• FCC extends first-half deployment deadline from July 2026 to July 2028.
• Full constellation of 3,232 satellites must be completed by July 2029.
• About 330 satellites currently in orbit; Ariane 6 to launch 36 more next week.

"Amazon no longer needs to launch half of its Leo satellites by end of July 2026. The FCC extended the deadline to July 2028, maintaining the final July 2029 deadline. Amazon has about 330 of 3,232 satellites in orbit."