Amazon launched two prototype satellites into orbit on October 6 using its Atlas 5 giant launch vehicle. The satellites are intended for testing the construction of the future Kuiper constellation, a planned space internet service. The launch represents the culmination of Amazon’s long-term plans to develop a global space internet network, aiming to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service.

A photo of the launch was taken by Terry Renna/AP/Scanpix.

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