Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon Leo satellite network

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Amazon acquiring Globalstar to expand Project Kuiper (rebranded Amazon Leo) satellite network
Globalstar brings global L-band spectrum licenses, key strategic asset
Deal accelerates Amazon’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity ambitions
Positions Amazon against SpaceX Starlink in satellite broadband market

Pattern noted: satellite cos fail, get acquired cheaply in second round — proven model
Commenters expected Apple to buy Globalstar; Amazon surprised the crowd
Orbital congestion and space junk concerns raised; calls for mandatory debris removal
Amazon’s vertical stack now spans AWS, satellites, devices, content, ads, retail