SpaceX Delays Amazon Kuiper Satellite Launch to Monday, October 13.

Monday, Oct 13, 2025 6:00 am ET1min read

Elon Musk's SpaceX has delayed the launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite-based internet service provider to Monday, October 13. The launch will feature 24 Project Kuiper satellites to be deployed to low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX is also updating its Moon and Mars pages, targeting 2028 and 2030 for exploratory missions aboard the Starship rocket.

Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite internet service, initially planned to launch by the end of 2026, has been delayed to Monday, October 13, 2025. This delay, facilitated by SpaceX, will see 24 Project Kuiper satellites deployed to low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket Amazon to provide satellite internet services in Pakistan by the end of next year - reports[1].

The delay is part of Amazon's broader initiative to provide satellite broadband services in Pakistan, which was first reported to be operational by the end of 2026. The project aims to establish ground infrastructure, including gateways and points of presence, to support high-speed internet access in remote and underserved regions Amazon's Project Kuiper to Launch Satellite Internet in Pakistan by 2026[2].

Meanwhile, SpaceX is updating its Moon and Mars pages, targeting exploratory missions for 2028 and 2030 aboard the Starship rocket. This update follows SpaceX's successful 11th launch and landing test of its Starship spacecraft, which demonstrated the company's progress in space travel and satellite deployment SpaceX finalizes preps for Starship Flight 11 launch tomorrow (updates, video)[3].

The delay in Project Kuiper's launch is a strategic move to ensure the deployment of a robust satellite constellation that can deliver high-speed internet services efficiently. Amazon's initiative is expected to create new opportunities in Pakistan's IT and telecom sectors, contributing to digital inclusion and connectivity Amazon's Project Kuiper to Launch Satellite Internet in Pakistan by 2026[2].

SpaceX Delays Amazon Kuiper Satellite Launch to Monday, October 13.

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