How Amazon Plans to Compete With SpaceX's Starlink

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[@Newsthink]

How much would you spend on satellite internet? P.S. Special Christmas deal! Every purchase of a 2-year plan will get you 4 additional months free. Go to nordvpn.com/newsthink and use our coupon: newsthink at checkout. ***This is a revised version. I mispronounced megabits and said “bytes” instead. I felt it important to correct this, even at the expense of views.

[@shazmosushi]

Good job issuing a correction, you are correct to use megabits in the context of network speeds. One idea is to eg, make unlisted KZbin videos available for Patreon supporters to review 48 hours before releasing it to the public. Most of the time you'll be able to make the video public 48 hours later without any changes by using the KZbin scheduling function.

[@almafuertegmailcom]

Just as I gave you crap for that and the latency example, credit where it's due, you edited the video and re-uploaded, that shows integrity, and shows that you care. I applaud that.

[@lighttheoryllc4337]

Assalamualaikum I Like your Black n White Logo Friends?

[@fishmarkholmes1834]

Make video about blue origin rocket “ New Armstrong “

[@CausticLemons7]

That kind of reupload usually hits the views hard. Sorry that happened but I appreciate your integrity.

[@20_percent]

Someone will live streaming climbing mount Everest with this technology.

[@FacilityMax]

Mount everest already has a full 4g coverage for years

[@kaiwalyaghotkar832]

You will need to carry that antenna while climbing. I dont think that's fun.

[@x-Machina]

@@anmolpokharel2002 that’s wild!

[@bigfactsbigstacks6261]

@@kaiwalyaghotkar832 + a power supply lol

[@polychoron]

@@kaiwalyaghotkar832 Build the antenna into an exosuit, & spring up the mountain in leaps & bounds like a moonwalking cat. Sounds fun to me.

[@paranuts7693]

Blue who? Can’t call it a race when it’s against Elon.

[@gj9157]

Lol Blue Origin isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

[@alexsiemers7898]

Definitely not when Blue Origin is the “rival”

[@linards45]

Fanboying is the dumbest thing ever. Everyone needs a competition. Even Elon Musk.

[@SKARA101]

@@linards45 of course he needs, but does he actually have yet?

[@THX..1138]

​@@gj9157 Hey c'mon in just 20 years of operation Blue origin has put out pixs of a mostly done faring half.

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

Screw Amazon, my money is on Star link.

[@cyborghobo9717]

I'm not sure you have that much money.

[@rainbowelectron6348]

My bet is also on starlink

[@etacbro7031]

Amazon just wants your meta data. Starlink all the way!

[@Vulcankrypto21]

Yeah same already pre ordering my kit today

[@jeffperteet2327]

Both are scams

[@infected7258]

Jeff bezos is trying to copy everything Elon does😂

[@tandinwangyel1897]

Not only Jeff Bezos but only Chinese company. Elon should patent everything that he makes

[@aspopulvera9130]

But the question is will the amazon satellite would be reliable?

[@serenhe7631]

Now he is even trying to be the richest person in the world hahaha

[@netayconnection6236]

@@serenhe7631 Elon Musk Is now the richest guy alive, he may be the first Trillionaire.

[@serenhe7631]

@@netayconnection6236 I know, it was a joke >.>

[@azue2878]

Comparing reality vs fiction

[@UNSCPILOT]

SpaceX: already online Blue Origin: has not even reached orbit yet

[@guslevy3506]

Spacex: “Hello! How may I help you?” Blue Origin: “Hi. My name is, ummmm, Beff Jezos...I am calling to inquire about what you charge to put up 1000 satellites into orbit.”

[@virgilius7036]

Funny thing is, he'll have to ask SpaceX to put them into orbit!

[@duckpncruck5027]

@@virgilius7036 not with New Glenn

[@lytomagbato1688]

@@duckpncruck5027 and when will it be?

[@duckpncruck5027]

@@lytomagbato1688 probably a little bit after starship. I know they aren't doing tests like SpaceX is, but that's their thing, they don't show up a ton until it's ready for flight. They already have a factory built specifically for it and all. And no, I am not a Blue Origin fan, I am a SpaceX fan, however I LOVE competitive environments! So I wish them both good luck.

[@tomh1727]

@@duckpncruck5027 wasnt the new glenn not reuseable? or did that change?

[@babyUFO.]

There is no race SpaceX - 955 sats in space providing internet, going to 42,000 Amazon - 0 and unknown

[@alexsiemers7898]

And SpaceX has been launching the Falcon 9 for nearly a decade, while New Glenn hasn’t launched once

[@maxnaz47]

@@alexsiemers7898 Do you remember the hate that SpaceX got when it first launched? The hate they continued to get with their first 3 attempts at orbit ending in pad failure, the way everyone mocked them while the company was on the very verge of bankruptcy? I do, and although Bezos doesn't have near the vision or passion for space exploration, he has the money to surround himself with people who do, i have no doubt 'he' will succeed...

[@masochistboy653]

@@maxnaz47 he is a stupid billionaire with almost all copy cat idea and God complex , the epitome of real life lux Luthor

[@maxnaz47]

@@masochistboy653 Yet he's one of the most successful living beings on the planet... Throw all the hate you want, it's not going to stick... Time will prove me right.

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

After 20 years of Blue Origin doing very little, it's not about hate, just plain mocking. Blue Origin is becoming what Spacex haters thought Spacex would be: a joke.

[@Cscuile]

For the sake of all of us, I hope Amazon does not do well. Go SpaceX!

[@thestrangerofmountains]

@Stan110 OMG you just destroyed Blue Origin's Whole career 🤣🤣🤣

[@thestrangerofmountains]

@Stan110 Yeah I know thats all they have.

[@polychoron]

I have no doubt they'll reach orbit sometime soon. They have the funds. If you have the funds you can do nearly anything... just don't try to enslave humanity, it won't go well for you.

[@duckpncruck5027]

Why? Do you want a SpaceX monopoly? That would be awful

[@Cscuile]

@@duckpncruck5027 SpaceX's focus is getting us to Mars, Blue Origin is focused financially. I trust SpaceX more than BO.

[@obsidiancc2309]

That smooth transition to merch site was amazing ,will take a look now 👍👍

[@Newsthink]

Haha I actually took that out - but maybe for a future video. Thanks for watching it again.

[@american5564]

Elon wants to better humanity. Jeff wants to control humanity.

[@decent80]

How can you be so sure? I've always seen people criticizing Jeff when compared to elon. I understand that spacex is way better than blue origin but at least we can show some support to them. They are trying to succeed. But idiots like you are demotivating them.

[@puernoctis6772]

@@decent80 Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world. I dont think he cares what some random guys on the internet say.

[@AsexTwin]

@@primeroyal7434 have you even HEARD anything about what elon does to his workers???

[@dysproghoul]

@@puernoctis6772 booom.....not anymore....elon is the richest🔥🔥

[@liamaustin8123]

@@AsexTwin now I’m curious

[@razorz4947]

Beff Jezos is realy just a copy cat in any part of his life. The only thing he is is beeing greedy AF.

[@kenwimer3360]

Bezos hasn't had an original thought since he decided to sell books.

[@joannewilson6577]

Space x engine the Merlin was not design by them,they adapted the Fast Track engine originally developed for the reusable NASA X-34 space plane. They didn't even build their turbo pump assembly for it,instead it was outsourced to one of the original developer of the Fast Track,Barber Nichols Blue origin build all their engine and system them self!

[@OhThatEdit]

Hopefully we can go to mars in 2024!

[@Newsthink]

Wouldn't that be incredible?

[@OhThatEdit]

@@Newsthink Indeed! Im really excited for it! :) would be like 1969 everyone sitting for their tv's ( well more like phones and computers now buttt ) and just having a great time and celebrating this milestone with the whole world!

[@angadsingh9314]

@@Sw33tG4mer Doubt he will run

[@Ac1DMoDz]

@@Sw33tG4mer ??? Trump has increased NASAs funding.

[@virgilius7036]

Rather in 2028-30! Biological problems must be solved!

[@happilyham6769]

I have to disagree with the part where you stated that Blue Origin "has the means to get them there" (satellites to orbit) as they have not yet launched anything to orbit. They do not posses a rocket that has proven itself capable of getting to orbit.

[@TheMagicJIZZ]

But they have proved they will. They beat aerejet rocketdyne for ULA Vulcan rocket which if they beat the best rocket engine manufacturer on earth responsible for the Apollo program and shuttle among others...then blue origin engines work for Boeing and Lockheed Martin then new Glenn will work

[@gamers-xh3uc]

@@TheMagicJIZZ this is like reality vs fiction

[@treystinson4116]

Raptor will be even better then Blue Orgins engine, which says a lot. And it's flown nearly a total of 5 times ( 1x 20m hop, 3x 150m hop, 1x 12.5km hop). How many times has Blue Orgins engine flew?

[@FlipBoxStudio]

@@TheMagicJIZZ by your logic, I have proven that I will become the next president of the United States. All because I already work for the government and I just came up with a plan to run for office. That’s my proof.

[@joannewilson6577]

So far, Blue Origin has seen a lot of success with its test flights. The New Shepard has landed nine out of the 10 times it’s flown, and the vehicle has proven that it can keep people safe even in emergency scenarios. They are not far behind.and the chinese and the russian will have the same technology before 2030.

[@Moadeeb_]

Space-X: Real rockets and satelites 🚀🛰 Amazon : Nice looking CGI 🤣

[@nancycatalan8353]

I don't care that they stole my ideas, i care that they don't have their own. -Nikola Tesla

[@joannewilson6577]

Space x engine the Merlin was not design by them,they adapted the Fast Track engine originally developed for the reusable NASA X-34 space plane. They didn't even build their turbo pump assembly for it,instead it was outsourced to one of the original developer of the Fast Track,Barber Nichols Blue origin build all their engine and system them self!

[@jkj420]

Fantastic job of correcting the mistake! This really shows your commitment to excellence! Thank you!

[@mustardtiger9265]

is it really a race when one is off and the other still tying their shoes

[@ACUEZIUM]

Just came back to give you another like

[@Newsthink]

Aww thank you :)

[@satishmalaghan2411]

Following this channel from 1K subscribers and now its almost at 100K in just 6 months Amazing Achievement 👏

[@Newsthink]

Thanks Satish! The support is amazing.

[@spchang2000]

A race takes 2 players. I only see one on the track?

[@VikashXman]

I hope they both succeed cause it will keep competition healthy and always favour consumers

[@GreghouseVanBouten]

It's cool that you made that correction; I've seen other videos with only an errata in the description. I commend your professionalism :)

[@stormysyndrome7043]

Kuiper? As in the asteroid belt where everything just goes boom, bang? Thing I’ll stick with Starlink.

[@danewlkr]

Their Game plans: Elon: Beam high speed internet to remote places. Jeff: Let's do that too.

[@sodawx]

the more the merrier

[@hennemmc5021]

SpaceX has Starlink network around Mars by the time Amazon launches their first sattelites

[@godslayer1415]

LOL maybe Bezos can get his first sats up with SLS

[@joannewilson6577]

Not in your lifetime! a base on Mars is planned by Elon up and running by 2050.Elon will be 78 years old then and that will cost at least 200 billions!

[@hennemmc5021]

@@joannewilson6577 2026 is planned, first Orbital launch of Starship is set for June

[@joannewilson6577]

@@hennemmc5021 An unmanned landing on Mars is not easy and it cost 3 billions.Manned is not for before at least a half a dozen of unmanned to get a base going so it's not before a long time. And the cost is a huge problem and the technical part even bigger! Even a base on the moon will cost ton of money! the ISS costed 125 billions!

[@joannewilson6577]

@@hennemmc5021 Yes 2026 is planned by the NASA to send their first crew of 4 on their lunar space station named Lunar Gateway and another crew in 2027 and again a crew in 2028.

[@kvps27]

Cindy’s videos are 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for such succinct and yet informative content! Can’t believe I just discovered you!

[@vibez8978]

I wish everyone Happy holidays🎄

[@omaha42000]

Excellent content. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to. Keep up the good work.

[@kost3rs992]

Love the quality of your vids!

[@surreygeorge11]

I've seen this game before. They say the improvements will bring costs down for consumers. After the improvements, the requirements go up, the price goes up, and your access per dollar is less.

[@bakonoda]

Best video Ive seen ! Really interesting . I wanna live long so badly to see THE FUTURE!!

[@Ethan-im3kr]

Even more awesome videos! Love your channel :)

[@bigfactsbigstacks6261]

You need a rocket company to compete with Starlink.

[@FlipBoxStudio]

Anyone that says Starlink is too expensive has never lived in a location where there is no internet or internet so slow, unreliable and yet so expensive that makes Starlink the bargain choice, which are all reasons Starlink even made any business case to begin with.

[@karo3572]

Well the effort put in this video I think I have subbed.

[@jasonc.5484]

One has a head start, a working orbital rocket, and an already well-founded factory pumping out Starlinks faster than they can be put in the sky. The other doesn't have anything. There's no competition here, Starlink will revolutionize internet in developing countries and rural areas forever. I'm hyped!

[@jadoncampbell2740]

Me to can finally have more then 1mbs

[@virgilius7036]

Price is to hot for developing countries, only easy guy can paid $90 !

[@jasonc.5484]

@@virgilius7036 If a whole village is working together to do it, then it's possible. Plus, it's not going to be cheap enough for everyone for another 10ish years anyway once all satellites are up and running with enough bandwidth.

[@vuththiwattanathornkosithg5625]

Some people said Starlink is too expensive!! Definitely not someone who ment to be target service customers.

[@kas-lw7xz]

As the service goes open to everyone, it will get cheaper I think

[@vuththiwattanathornkosithg5625]

@@kas-lw7xz it would be nice

[@sonnynguyen2653]

Merry Christmas 🎄 and happy new year to you and your family 🎉🎆🎁🍀

[@Newsthink]

Thanks Sonny, to you as well

[@mohammedadilkm4932]

Hi , which software did you use to create the animations and from where I can learn it? Thanks in advance

[@acoustic61]

Amazon this...Amazon that! Spacex will be selling round trip tickets to Andromeda Galaxy too!

[@JamesBlacklock]

1:09 bit of a stretch to say they have the means to get satellites up. They've never even launched *anything* to orbit yet, even though the company has been around longer than SpaceX has.

[@joannewilson6577]

May 2nd, 2019,10:00AM ET: Blue Origin successfully performed another test launch of its New Shepard system today. Both the New Shepard rocket and capsule touched down safely back at the company’s West Texas facility around 10 minutes after liftoff. The capsule reached about 346,000 feet, or more than 65 miles, eclipsing the recognized boundary of space.

[@ttabani211]

I really love the content this Chanel produces ❤

[@odaialzrigat]

Love this channel, i feel it integrates tech with economics! Would love to see a video about Starlink and blue origin manufacturing supplying chain

[@u.karuna4693]

Hey Can You Please Make a video on ISRO

[@Newsthink]

That's definitely a possibility for the future

[@snuffeldjuret]

so we can hear the lie "37% of NASA scientists are Indian" in the comment section? (which always happen on ISRO videos) :P

[@NAV-tv7xf]

Starlink will have a huge first mover advantage, but there will be ample market to support a second provider.

[@la7dfa]

Starlink will be way ahead when Amazon gets their fingers out of the rear... To me, it looks like this will be another SpaceX vs Blue Origin. Looks like SpaceX will lower prices to compete even with 5G in some places. They already have lowered prices.

[@Runnable19]

I developed an adblocker in my head so when she said "≈no matter what internet provider you choose, you can't access to certain sites..." I knew it's gonna be an ad.

[@sakesithole6295]

Merry Christmas Cindy

[@Newsthink]

Thanks Sake, Merry Christmas to you as well

[@fajarnugroho7701]

Jeff who?

[@nishantyadav302]

i'm 17 yeara old pretty excited for the future even if my present is rough.

[@Kris-kl7ok]

Same here dude

[@jasentheawesome]

Thank you for your excellent reporting. I appreciate your news without the opinion approach.

[@NathanWakeman]

The rivalry continues

[@crypt0r271]

Amazon’s satellites will just mess even more with the already filled with shit atmosphere

[@jimgalle1371]

Take a deep breath and relax ....

[@randy9046]

I pray for SpaceX to win! Bezos can retire

[@jimgalle1371]

who or what do you pray to ... ?

[@amcadam26]

There's no competition. SpaceX are so far ahead of BO there's no catching up.

[@piodigo18]

Jeff :greedy Elon :self sufficient,reliable,genius,humble,inventor

[@adityamatkar5926]

I am just happy that the more the number of companies compete against spacex, the more internet will be available and the cheaper it will get !!

[@TheJttv]

There are rumors that spacex dishy is costing them over $2k a dish and is being majorly subsidized/sold at a loss

[@noahno]

Um, okay? Theyve barely produced any yet. Economies of scale plus monthly subscription payments will make it profitable regardless

[@fridge713]

Now i can buy nordvpn in 1080p

[@avishecscorpio3012]

4k not 1080p

[@fridge713]

@@avishecscorpio3012 i have a 1080p monitor, what do you want from me

[@avishecscorpio3012]

@@fridge713 ok

[@GenikaXVI]

Love your channel , keep up!

[@Gigilonto]

Great reporting thank you

[@billkaroly]

I hear Amazon will also drop packages from their satellites.

[@josecano326]

Yeah, theyll be dropping like meteorites

[@ThinhLe-pc9xu]

5:35 I didn't expect that lol

[@iborrada]

Love this channel!

[@aknorth1053]

If Blue Orgins pace of development is any indication Starlink won't have to worry about them for a long time

[@lincolnream9000]

Great video!!

[@solutionresource]

Smooth pitching!!

[@pjacobsen1000]

What I learned from this video is that there's a Tesla Tequila!!?? "It's electrifying"!

[@mwngw]

May Hughes-Hughesnet be utterly crushed by Starlink, a well-deserved karmic outcome for Hughesnet.

[@zeeshanpervaz7357]

Jeff looks like a supervillain and Elon looks like a superhero...so finally we are in a real life movie.

[@edwardchase8499]

What is the song in the background of this video? Thanks.

[@rishirajkachari3203]

Will constellation hampered the other launching system??

[@lucasilverentand]

What computer are you using that clicking the keyboard needs to go through the internet to display something on the screen 😂

[@sawyerprescott9650]

2:45 "a good gaming experience." thats god tier ping if you live anywhere outside of a major city

[@ImVesiry]

My man. I live in a rural area and currently am lucky to get 120 ping. I just ordered starlink yesterday and I'm CREAMING

[@sembutininverse]

love your channel❤️

[@User.Joshua]

Competition is good for the consumers. We should be cheering this on.

[@yashrawat9409]

2:45 "That's enough to get a good gaming experience" Me who is rocking 900+ : 👍

[@martinphillips4607]

As cord cutters, I enjoy your coverage of two big giant trying to change how we use the internet. This is going to be the brith of all new tech Prouduct .( probably we will get newer ways to watch/and stream. Movie 🎥 & tv show . This reminds me how apple 🍎 was the game changer)

[@natanfarmas2903]

Love the video 👍

[@panzerofthelake4460]

The Amazon satellite looks like a photovoltaic panel printer lmao

[@Gi-Home]

Would be nice to include China Star Net's 10,000 Internet satellite Network and a few others, hopefully you can cover them in another episode. Thanks for the great content.

[@enadolgel5504]

what is the name of the satellite connection (adsl-5G or ???????)

[@adamsagriel3428]

When You Hit 100K Subscribers Dont Forget Your Oldest Subscribers! Keep It Up Ma'am!

[@merkridge8780]

I have just as much satellites in space as Jeff.

[@ggrepoman]

Start taking pictures of the night sky now, you may never have a chance to do a long exposure of the stars and planets again. This is like take a handful of rocks, tossing them straight up and seeing if you can avoid them, thats what space launches will be like.

[@Zeroneii3]

still better than my internet

[@Seadg]

That (starlink) is only expensive for people living in areas that already have adequate broadband options. For virtually anywhere outside of a city it is a game changer.

[@yahikotendo5631]

If Jeff is waiting for Blue Origin to begin launching satellites... I'll be an old man before their beta test...

[@victorvarghese3620]

Amazon looks like shaving set😂😂

[@FalloutConspiracy]

I hope they can get the monthly prices down and offer coverage to major metropolitan areas as well. There are plenty of neighborhoods and buildings in big cities that major ISP's refuse to upgrade with fiber connections, and the major players like AT&T and Comcast are dragging their feet because they don't have any competition. However, if large swaths of the population have access to a viable alternative like Starlink or Project Kuiper, it just might be enough to force the hand of the incumbents in getting them to deploy more fiber connections at competitive price points.

[@GavinRemme]

I’m just waiting for the plot of Gravity to occur irl. Seems more and more plausible every year...

[@KieranMullen]

Amazon with more advertisements for buying their Amazon basics brand crap with fake reviews? No thanks

[@proconfusedtechie3867]

it does not matter even if it's a copy, competition is required to cut down prices which will benefit the consumer and even companies get benefit as the amount of users increase

[@itzbman1588]

I will pay anything for a good connection. I’m currently gaming on 250 ping with a 1mb download... so this is a dream come true for where I live.

[@iy1840]

JEFF BOZES : I'M LIKE PRO ELON MUSK : 0:51 AKWKWKW

[@shopvelox]

all i see is 1/2 a fairing... where's the rest of the plan?

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

$99 isn't a bad price for good internet especially when you can bring it with you (camping, second homes) we are paying right at $99 for spectrum right now.

[@807800]

If Starship becomes operational, it would be really hard for other companies to catch up with Starlink. Even with partially reusable Falcon 9 launching 60 Starlink satellites, the launch cost still more expensive than the satellites.

[@makemoneynow5061]

Awesome stuff! New subscriber here!

[@user-ct6gd3dm3p]

But this is an interesting fact. When the first computers and internet were established among IT monsters at that time, there were no issues releted to MB(s) to use the internet ;then suddenly smth came and made the internet available with the use MB (s) .Is this for monetary purposes?

[@neno56527]

how much would the spacex internet cost per month ? can i use it for phone internet, aka 4G?>