Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has announced plans to launch a powerful satellite internet network known as TeraWave, targeting enterprise, data centre, and government customers with ultra high speed connectivity. The network is designed to deliver data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second, positioning it as one of the most ambitious satellite broadband projects yet and a direct challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink dominance.
According to the company, the TeraWave constellation will consist of 5,280 satellites in low Earth orbit and 128 satellites in medium Earth orbit, with initial deployments expected to begin in late 2027. While Blue Origin has not disclosed how long it will take to complete the full rollout, the technical design signals a clear focus on performance and scale. The low Earth orbit satellites will rely on radio frequency links with speeds up to 144 gigabits per second, while the medium Earth orbit satellites will use optical links capable of reaching the much higher 6 terabits per second threshold.
Blue Origin says TeraWave is intended to complement existing terrestrial networks by extending connectivity to locations that are difficult or impossible to reach through traditional infrastructure. The company described the service as enterprise grade, offering symmetrical upload and download speeds, high redundancy, and rapid scalability. This differentiates it from consumer focused satellite broadband offerings and reflects growing demand from governments and large organisations for resilient, high capacity global connectivity.
The announcement comes amid Blue Origin’s broader transformation into a full scale commercial space company. After successfully launching its New Glenn rocket and delivering payloads for NASA, the firm is now preparing for a lunar mission while expanding into satellite manufacturing and operations. Alongside Amazon’s consumer focused satellite project, the move strengthens Bezos’ presence in space based connectivity and sets the stage for increased competition with Starlink, which currently serves millions of users worldwide.