FCC gives Amazon Leo more leeway on its satellite deployment schedule (opens original article in a new tab)

The FCC granted Amazon a conditional waiver to delay deploying the first 1,616 satellites of its Amazon Leo constellation by two years, while maintaining the 2029 deadline for all 3,232 satellites. Amazon must meet specific milestones to regain priority status for its satellites.

• FCC waived the July 30 deadline for Amazon's first 1,616 satellites but kept the 2029 deadline for all satellites.
• Amazon must meet deployment milestones to regain priority status for its satellites.
• Amazon faces delays due to Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure.