The project is named after the Kuiper Belt, a region of our solar system that contains many small, icy bodies and other celestial objects. The name reflects Amazon's ambition to explore new frontiers in space and to provide internet connectivity to areas that are currently out of reach.
Amazon has partnered with several companies, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Blue Origin, to develop and launch the satellites. The project is expected to require an investment of over $10 billion over the next few years.