Bezos' attempt at forming an internet satellite constellation has a lot of catching up to do, but it's finally set to begin.

The space-bound launch is meant to start setting up Amazon's satellite internet program meant to compete with Elon Musk's Star Link. Eventually, Amazon plans to have up to 3,200 low earth orbit satellites,

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.