Amazon is launching 27 satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) next week, kicking off its years-in-the-making plan to set up a massive constellation and deliver internet access anywhere on the globe – similar to SpaceX's Starlink service.

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) which is the joint-venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin is readying its first rocket launch for the Jeff Bezos-backed Pro

More than 80 ULA, Blue Origin, SpaceX and Arianespace rockets will be needed to carry Amazon's 3,200-plus first-generation satellites into orbit.

United Launch Alliance on Wednesday had its new Vulcan rocket certified by the Space Force so it can begin flying national security missions.

Explore the details of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan launch system and its certification from the U.S. Space Force.

"Vulcan certification adds launch capacity, resiliency and flexibility needed by our nation's most critical space-based systems."

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket is certified by the U.S. Space Force for National Security Space Launch missions.

The launch is a pivotal step toward beginning commercial service for Kuiper, Amazon’s initiative to beam high-speed internet to customers from low earth orbit.

In a stride towards the initiation of its commercial service, Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is set to launch its long-awaited Kuiper internet satellites on April 9.