Google Offshoot Challenges SpaceX's Starlink, but Is Amazon's Kuiper the True Rival?
The world of global broadband internet could soon see a new player with Taara, which was launched this month as part of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Alphabet However, Elon Musk’s satellite service Starlink, which is operated by SpaceX, has a significant advantage since Taara is still looking for funding. Amazon.com bolsters its Kuiper satellite service, and Europe’s Eutelsat seeks to gain from geopolitical developments. As part of its new approach to bring research initiatives into the market under what they call "Moonshots," Alphabet is planning to spin off Taara. This company specializes in developing high-speed internet technology using lasers. Although several of Google’s research efforts have successfully entered the business world, like Waymo with autonomous driving vehicles, many require additional funding from external sources. Alphabet will hold a smaller share of Taara, an initiative focused on delivering rapid internet access in remote ...