Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) forged deals to launch up to 83 rockets carrying its internet satellites into low earth orbit, firing up rivalry with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) chief Elon Musk's Starlink, the Financial Times reports.  Starlink has launched more than 2,000 satellites and boasted download speeds of 200 megabits per second. The agreements with Arianespace,…

The company said the new contracts will help it deploy the majority of Amazon’s Project Kuiper’s 3,236-satellite constellation.

Tech giant will launch 3,236 satellites over five years to compete with SpaceX and UK’s OneWeb

Amazon is purchasing as many as 83 rocket launches from three different providers to deploy the majority of its planned Project Kuiper satellite constellation for high-speed internet service.

Colorado Springs (AFP) - Though satellite internet has existed for years, the competition is about to rapidly intensify, with companies planning to launch thousands of their own systems into low Earth orbit.

Amazon is working with three rocket companies to help launch communications satellites the online retail giant says will help provide fast, affordable broadband to millions of under-served people around the world.