James Watkins

Communications | @AmazonLeo. Dad. Runner. @LFC fan. Not necessarily in that order.

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Following our agreement to acquire @Globalstar, we've filed with the @FCC to deploy the Leo D2D System—up to 5,105 new satellites that will bring voice, data, messaging, and emergency services directly to compatible mobile devices. The new system is a core part of our long-term vision for Amazon Leo, bringing high-speed connectivity to more people in more places around the world.

Learn more: https://t.co/Fv2qxoWwu3

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

We’re bringing Leo to South Africa through a collaboration with @hero_telecoms, helping deliver fast, reliable internet to millions of people and small businesses in rural, peri-urban and agricultural communities across the country.

Read more: https://t.co/3FOx74iOPy

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Deployment confirmed.

Atlas V has completed its final mission for Amazon Leo, and we've established contact with all 29 satellites in low Earth orbit.

Next up with @ULAlaunch: The first of 38 Leo missions on its new Vulcan rocket, which will carry 40+ satellites per launch and support a higher cadence of Leo missions from SLC-41.

[John Kraus @johnkrausphotos]

Atlas V launches Amazon Leo satellites this morning

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Tonight: Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08)

Atlas V rolled to the pad with 29 Leo satellites – our final mission on Atlas V before transitioning to Vulcan with @ULAlaunch.

Launch is set for Thurs, Jul 2 at 12:24 a.m. ET from SLC-41.

Livestream here: https://t.co/X3PZB9pftv

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

📷: Scenes from yesterday's KA-03 mission, as our latest batch of Kuiper satellites head to space aboard Atlas V.

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Another 27 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit. Thanks to @ulalaunch for a third successful launch on Atlas V.

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

100+ Kuiper satellites now in orbit.

Thanks to Atlas V and Falcon 9 for four nominal missions to begin our launch campaign.

https://t.co/Csq0JUDtGZ

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Another 24 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit. Thank you to @SpaceX for the first of three launches together.

[John Kraus @johnkrausphotos]

Atlas V launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida this morning with Kuiper 2 for Amazon

[📸Trevor Mahlmann🚀 @TrevorMahlmann]

Mighty Atlas V crosses with the rising Sun this morning on its way to orbit with 27 @amazon @ProjectKuiper satellites 🛰️ 🚀

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Another 27 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit. Thanks to @ULAlaunch for another successful launch on Atlas V.

Read more: https://t.co/oIpbOERp7k

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

We finished processing and integrating all 27 satellites for our KA-02 mission earlier this month, and @ULAlaunch is targeting no earlier than Friday, June 13 for launch, with a 30-minute window opening at 2:29pm EDT.

Follow ULA’s mission page for updates: https://t.co/RZ1vExCKCS

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Take a look at this @ULAlaunch clip of the first Kuiper satellites being released into low Earth orbit approximately 280 miles above the planet. Deployment takes place over a 15-minute period after launch, with satellites released three at a time from the dispenser system.

[Amazon Leo @AmazonLeo]

Nominal start to our KA-01 mission. We’ve already established contact with all 27 Kuiper satellites in orbit, and initial deployment and activation sequences are proceeding as planned. Thanks to @ULAlaunch for a successful launch – the first of many missions together.

[James Watkins @jpwtkns]

@mirikramer Welcome back! All news has been embargoed for your return date. In other words, don't refresh your inbox. :)

[James Watkins @jpwtkns]

@winstonwarrior @amazon @InsideAmazon Congrats! Time flies.

[Michael Sheetz @thesheetztweetz]

I paired up with Quilty Analytics' @CHenry_QA to break down the satellite internet race between SpaceX's Starlink and Project Kuiper, including footage from inside Amazon's facilities courtesy of @andrewrsorkin's recent interview with SVP Dave Limp:
https://t.co/iD8arwtXWt

[James Watkins @jpwtkns]

So, executive orders are the new firewall then? https://t.co/TMFyIQANRY

[NPR @NPR]

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at protecting federal cyber networks, the White House announced.

[James Watkins @jpwtkns]

@NTXabi Eugene marathon, señor? Same here. 26.2 is looking a welcome reprieve from this match...