Amazon asks FCC for 24 more months to deploy half of its Leo constellation

On January 30, 2026 Amazon asked the FCC for a 24-month extension of its milestone to deploy half of the Leo satellite constellation. The request would move the deadline from July 30, 2026 to July 30, 2028. Amazon blamed a near-term shortage of available rockets for missing the original date.

• Requested extension: 24 months, to July 30, 2028
• Original deadline: July 30, 2026
• Milestone covers about 1,618 satellites (half the constellation)
• Stated reason: shortage of available rockets