Amazon and Delta's Sky-High Challenge to Starlink

Amazon has partnered with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi using its satellite internet service, challenging Elon Musk's Starlink. This move intensifies competition in the satellite internet industry, with Amazon aiming to expand its services globally. NASA's Artemis program also aims to return humans to the moon.

Amazon's satellite internet division has signed a landmark agreement with Delta Air Lines to offer in-flight Wi-Fi across 500 planes, beginning in 2028. This collaboration marks Amazon's second major foray into aviation, putting it in direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink network, which continues to lead in satellite deployment and global service coverage.

Meanwhile, NASA is gearing up for the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. The Artemis program is part of the United States' strategy to maintain a leadership role in space amidst growing competition from China. The second Artemis mission is set to include a 10-day crewed journey around the moon.

In other space-related developments, Europe's Eutelsat is in discussions with India's space agency to diversify its satellite launch capabilities. The space industry is witnessing a surge in technological investments, with companies seeking to exploit the potential of AI and satellite infrastructure. Chinese company GalaxySpace is also looking to the public markets, initiating IPO processes to expand its presence.

(With inputs from agencies.)