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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Amazon says it finally has enough satellites to switch on its Starlink rival
Amazon has finally reached the starting line in the satellite-internet race. It says it now has enough spacecraft in orbit to switch on its Leo broadband network later this year. The target is clear: Elon Musk’s Starlink. An overnight launch on 2 July tipped the balance. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carried 29 [] This story continues at The Next Web
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CNET
· Jul 3, 2026
Amazon Leo Is Ready to Begin Limited Internet Service Later This Year
But the satellite internet company has a long way to go to catch up to established rival Starlink.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Starlink becomes NZ’s largest rural internet provider as some local players suffer – Tech Insider
Starlink becomes NZ’s largest rural internet provider as some local players suffer – Tech Insider
Digital Trends
· Jul 3, 2026
Amazon’s Starlink rival just crossed a major milestone, but don’t expect perfect internet just yet
Amazon now has enough Project Kuiper satellites in orbit to begin commercial internet service, though the network still trails Starlink by a considerable margin.
The Japan Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Japan to invest ¥150 billion in Rakuten’s domestic satellite project
The investment is part of a push to develop a homegrown satellite network and to reduce Starlink's dominance in the field.
The Next Web
· Jun 26, 2026
SpaceX wants to sell Starlink phone service directly to US consumers
Every satellite company eventually looks down at the much larger market on the ground, and SpaceX appears ready to make the move. The company has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for US consumers, the Financial Times reported on 26 June, citing people familiar with the matter. If it happens, it [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Motley Fool
· Jul 1, 2026
Rocket Lab Just Made an $8 Billion Bet to Rival SpaceX. Is the Stock a Buy?
Is buying a profitable satellite network outright the smartest money this launch company has ever spent?
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Related coverage for "Amazon says it finally has enough satellites to switch on its Starlink rival": CNET — Amazon Leo Is Ready to Begin Limited Internet Service Later This Year. The New Zealand Herald — Starlink becomes NZ’s largest rural internet provider as some local players suffer – Tech Insider. Digital Trends — Amazon’s Starlink rival just crossed a major milestone, but don’t expect perfect internet just yet. The Japan Times — Japan to invest ¥150 billion in Rakuten’s domestic satellite project . The Next Web — SpaceX wants to sell Starlink phone service directly to US consumers. The Motley Fool — Rocket Lab Just Made an $8 Billion Bet to Rival SpaceX. Is the Stock a Buy?