FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation
Summary
Ars Technica reports that the FCC has waived the July 2026 deadline for Amazon's Leo satellite broadband constellation, removing the 50% deployment milestone while keeping the full-gen 2029 deadline. The waiver, citing public interest and Amazon’s substantial investment, allows more time to deploy satellites amid launch-capacity challenges and competition with SpaceX. The piece also covers launch logistics, rocket availability, and the broader implications for satellite broadband deployment.