Bezos Takes on Musk in the Race for Space Internet

Jeff Bezos is taking aim at Elon Musk’s dominance in satellite internet, as his rocket company Blue Origin unveiled plans for a new global communications network designed to rival Starlink.

Blue Origin says it plans to launch more than 5,400 satellites under a project called TeraWave, which would provide continuous global internet connectivity and enable the transfer of massive amounts of data at extremely high speeds.

The company says the network will focus primarily on serving data centers, businesses, and governments rather than individual consumers — a notable contrast with Starlink’s consumer-focused model.

Even with thousands of satellites planned, Blue Origin would still trail Starlink, which already operates the largest satellite constellation in orbit.

Still, the announcement signals growing competition in low-Earth orbit, where satellite internet is increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure — particularly for remote regions, military use, and emergency communications.

The move also places Blue Origin alongside other competitors entering the space internet race, including Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which is targeting consumer broadband. Blue Origin says launches for TeraWave are expected to begin by the end of 2027.