SpaceX Amazon bought three rocket launches from SpaceX for its Project Kuiper internet satellites, the tech giant announced on Friday. The move is a surprise from Amazon, given the company's Kuiper system aims to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite broadband market. SpaceX, the most active rocket operator in the world, has been adamant that it will launch Starlink competitors on its rockets. Amazon bought three rocket launches from SpaceX for its Project Kuiper internet satellites, the tech giant announced on Friday. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are WATCH HERE The move is a surprise from Amazon, given the company's Kuiper system aims to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite broadband market. Both Starlink and Kuiper represent multibillion-dollar efforts to create networks with thousands of satellites in orbit to serve customers ranging from consumers to governments. Amazon previously made a blockbuster order for launches from three of SpaceX's top rocket rivals, including Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin — a decision which came under scrutiny in a shareholder lawsuit against Amazon earlier this year that alleged Bezos' rivalry with fellow billionaire Musk led to snubbing SpaceX. Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter. SIGN UP