Amazon has announced plans to launch its first internet satellites by the end of next year, putting itself in competition with Elon Musk and his industry-leading satellite company, SpaceX.

Amazon filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission Monday to launch and operate two prototype satellites through its Project Kuiper initiative, to which it has committed at least $10 billion and 750 employees.

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