Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system
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Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A satellite company owned by Elon Musk has the inside track to potentially take over a large federal contract to modernize the nation’s air traffic communications system. Referring to Musk, she said: “Without that transparency, we have no idea how much non-public information he has access to or what role he’s playing in what contracts are being awarded.” Former FAA officials also told The Associated Press that they were alarmed at the prospect of Starlink being used as a critical part of the nation’s aviation system without adequate testing, review and debate about its benefits and drawbacks. SpaceX is angling to use its constellation of satellites to replace an aging ground-based communications system that facilitates the FAA’s text and voice communication, the sources said. Details about SpaceX employees deployed to work on the project are unclear, but three of its software developers appeared on a Trump administration list of government workers given “ethics waivers” to do work that could benefit Musk’s company.

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Apple and Musk Clash Over Satellite Expansion Plans
1 day, 22 hours ago

Apple and Musk Clash Over Satellite Expansion Plans

Hindustan Times  

Apple’s service lets users send text messages, call emergency assistance and seek roadside help in areas where cellphone service isn’t available. Globalstar—Apple’s partner in offering satellite service—has hired SpaceX to launch the satellites that provide Apple’s off-the-grid connectivity to iPhones. Apple’s service allows users to send text messages, call emergency assistance, and seek roadside help in areas where cellphone service …

Trump's changes to a $42 billion broadband program could be a win for Musk's Starlink
5 days, 2 hours ago

Trump's changes to a $42 billion broadband program could be a win for Musk's Starlink

NPR  

Trump's changes to a $42 billion broadband program could be a win for Musk's Starlink toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP West Virginia Gov. Sponsor Message But the Trump administration is overhauling the $42 billion federal grant program known as Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program to be "tech neutral," meaning open to satellite internet service. "The Biden administration, I think, …

SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration
1 week, 2 days ago

SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration

Firstpost  

SpaceX’s Starlink service is being considered as a frontrunner for the Commerce Department’s $42 billion rural broadband push. The proposal was largely pushed on the backburner during former president Joe Biden’s era Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. A New York Times …

'Extremely bad': Tech expert issues major warning about new Elon Musk scheme
2 weeks ago

'Extremely bad': Tech expert issues major warning about new Elon Musk scheme

Raw Story  

Technologist Waldo Jaquith, who has a lengthy history working in information technology for the federal government across multiple presidential administrations, is warning about a new scheme being hatched by billionaire Elon Musk. Specifically, Jaquith responded to a report in the New York Times that Musk has been integrating his Starlink satellite system into the White House. According to the Times, …

Calls grow for federal probe into possible 'criminal' Musk corruption at aviation agency
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Calls grow for federal probe into possible 'criminal' Musk corruption at aviation agency

Raw Story  

The drum beat for a federal probe into whether billionaire and GOP donor Elon Musk violated conflict of interest law through his dealings with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is growing louder following reporting that technology from Musk's Starlink, the satellite network developed by its company SpaceX, will be involved in upgrading the FAA air traffic control system. Chris Van …

Verizon Hasn’t Moved Fast Enough on FAA Upgrade, Duffy Says
3 weeks ago

Verizon Hasn’t Moved Fast Enough on FAA Upgrade, Duffy Says

Live Mint  

-- Verizon Communications Inc. needs to pick up the pace on upgrades to the Federal Aviation Administration’s telecommunications network if it wants to hang on to its $2.4 billion contract, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. “If I’m looking back, they’re not moving fast enough,” Duffy said at a press briefing in Washington on Tuesday. “I need companies that are …

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract

Hindustan Times  

By David Shepardson Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract WASHINGTON -Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX said on Wednesday that its Starlink satellite unit has no intent to take over any Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract, rejecting media reports. The FAA said on Wednesday that upgrading the aging U.S. air traffic control system will …

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

CNN  

New York CNN — The Commerce Department has changed its rules in a way that could open the door for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to become part of a federal $42 billion grant program to bring high-speed service to rural and poor areas of the United States. Whatever the argument for using Starlink satellite service instead of fiber-optics, …

'Too blatant to ignore': Columnist sounds alarm as Musk stands to pocket FAA funding
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Too blatant to ignore': Columnist sounds alarm as Musk stands to pocket FAA funding

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is in an unprecedented position to divert funding to rebuild the nation's aging air traffic control systems into his own pocket, columnist Thomas Black warned in a Bloomberg Opinion analysis published on Wednesday. Musk, who has been given massive authority over government contracts and personnel through President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency task force, has …

FAA employees threatened with termination if they 'impede' SpaceX takeover: report
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

FAA employees threatened with termination if they 'impede' SpaceX takeover: report

Raw Story  

Bloomberg is reporting that members of the Federal Aviation Administration have been threatened with termination if they act to "impede" a takeover by SpaceX, the private space exploration firm owned by billionaire Elon Musk. According to Bloomberg's sources, SpaceX engineer Ted Malaska last month came to the FAA's headquarters in Washington D.C. and gave employees what he described as a …

'It's not': Trump official quickly smacks down Musk's solution to fix FAA — Starlink
4 weeks ago

'It's not': Trump official quickly smacks down Musk's solution to fix FAA — Starlink

Raw Story  

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flatly rejected the idea that Elon Musk’s Starlink is the key to fixing FAA’s struggling air traffic control system. “Elon Musk has hinted that Starlink is the solution – is that?” Fox News host Sandra Smith asked Duffy, to which Duffy bluntly responded: “It's not.” The answer seemed to take Smith by surprise. So, they can …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
4 weeks, 1 day ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal With the differences between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming out in the open after the shocking White House clash, one thing is quite clear: Kyiv can no …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
4 weeks, 1 day ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provider. Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to …

As DOGE slashes budgets, FAA close to canceling $2.4b contract with Verizon and giving it to Musk’s Starlink
1 month ago

As DOGE slashes budgets, FAA close to canceling $2.4b contract with Verizon and giving it to Musk’s Starlink

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk could soon acquire another government contract worth $2.4 …

"Corruption in plain sight": Musk appears set to take over $2 billion FAA contract from Verizon
1 month ago

"Corruption in plain sight": Musk appears set to take over $2 billion FAA contract from Verizon

Salon  

The Federal Aviation Administration appears likely to drop Verizon and pick Starlink, a satellite company owned by Elon Musk, to take over a contract to modernize the country's air traffic communications system, the Associated Press reported. The fact that Musk is simultaneously a close advisor to President Donald Trump, holds an ill-defined but sweeping role in the federal government and …

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract
1 month, 1 week ago

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract

Raw Story  

Concern over Elon Musk's increasing power in Washington, D.C. is growing rapidly now that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to use the billionaire's SpaceX’s Starlink to upgrade its networks. The FAA posted on X Monday night, "This week, the FAA is testing one terminal at its facility in Atlantic City and two terminals at non-safety critical sites in Alaska." The …

Elon Musk ships Starlink terminals for FAA upgrade, raises conflict of interest questions
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk ships Starlink terminals for FAA upgrade, raises conflict of interest questions

Live Mint  

Elon Musk is seeking to use Starlink's satellite internet terminals to update the United States Federal Aviation Administration's information technology networks, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources. Questions of Conflict of Interest Raised Elon Musk has reportedly approved a a shipment of 4,000 Starlink terminals to the FAA last week and one such terminal has already been installed at …

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns
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1 month, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns

CNN  

New York CNN — The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflicts of interest for CEO Elon Musk in one of his other roles, that of recommending funding cuts at federal agencies, including the FAA. The contact comes while …

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk was blasted Wednesday following revelations that the Trump …

Elon Musk savaged as SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal spending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk savaged as SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal spending

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk prompted yet another heavy backlash online after it …

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members

Live Mint  

United Airlines announced on Sunday that it will begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system for in-flight connectivity starting in February. Strategic partnership with Starlink United’s deal with Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, was signed last year and will provide in-flight internet services across the airline’s fleet of over 1,000 aircraft in the coming years. The move is part …

FAA has proposed large fines for Musk — and he may soon hold power over them: report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

FAA has proposed large fines for Musk — and he may soon hold power over them: report

Raw Story  

A battle could be looming between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the Federal Aviation Administration, which handles, among other things, air traffic as planes fly through U.S. airspace. Musk faced proposed fines last year of about $633,000 over SpaceX violations, Politico reported, including over the company's unauthorized rocket firing. "He’s used his social media megaphone to threaten to sue the …

The one agency that might have the muscle to oppose Elon Musk
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The one agency that might have the muscle to oppose Elon Musk

Politico  

But now Musk is getting a chance to wield untold amounts of power over the aviation regulator’s future after President-elect Donald Trump put him and fellow MAGA cheerleader Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of an effort to transform and shrink the federal government. “He has met an agency that doesn’t just bend, … that has a very clear mission,” said one …

Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “He’s now in a position to try and curry …

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk's Starlink has agreed to meet the guidelines set by the Indian government, taking it closer to get the approval to operate in India, according to a MoneyControl report. Elon Musk's support for US-president elect Donald Trump may help his Starlink plans as Trump hinted at offering a role in his administration. Tesla CEO endorsed Donald Trump for President …

The DC bureaucrat who could deliver billions to Elon Musk
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The DC bureaucrat who could deliver billions to Elon Musk

Politico  

Trump has said that if elected, he would name Musk to run a new commission to trim government waste. “But the Biden-Harris administration, you know their position on any Elon Musk business.” The two men seized on hurricanes Helene and Milton to make the case for Starlink’s utility: Musk rushed Starlink kits to communities hit by the storms, while Carr …

Elon Musk’s politics are crashing hard into his business
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s politics are crashing hard into his business

Politico  

Just a few days before, during a theatrical corporate unveiling at a Hollywood studio, Tesla showed off its prototype for the robotaxi Musk has been promising for years and trotted out a squad of bartending robot entertainers that he forecasted will be the “biggest product ever of any kind.” The flashy launch earned Musk a wave of social media adoration …

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's Starlink will soon be providing space-based broadband services in India, as the company is likely to receive approval from the Indian government ‘in the next few days,’ possibly early next week, reports have emerged. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade had sought a clarification from Starlink regarding the shareholding pattern, which the latter provided, paving …

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk offered to provide communication links in war-torn Gaza, Israel said that it would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”. Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi expressed apprehension that Musk's communication links could be used by Hamas militants for “terrorist activities.” "HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities," Karhi wrote. On Saturday, Musk said …

FAA says Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could KILL someone by 2035 - but SpaceX calls report 'preposterous, unjustified, and inaccurate'
1 year, 5 months ago

FAA says Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could KILL someone by 2035 - but SpaceX calls report 'preposterous, unjustified, and inaccurate'

Daily Mail  

A new Federal Aviation Administration report warns Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could kill or seriously injure someone by 2035. Musk's SpaceX is not taking the allegations lying down - the company's principal engineer called the analysis 'preposterous, unjustified and inaccurate' in a letter to the FAA and Congress. A new Federal Aviation Administration report warns Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could …

Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy

Al Jazeera  

Putin hailing of tech billionaire as ‘outstanding’ follows Musk’s revelation that he thwarted a Ukrainian military operation against Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Russian-annexed Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed tech billionaire Elon Musk as an “outstanding person” and businessman whose SpaceX company has become a key player in the space transportation industry. Putin’s public praise of Musk on …

Elon Musk blocks Ukraine's Starlink access, cites fear of 'conflict escalation'
1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk blocks Ukraine's Starlink access, cites fear of 'conflict escalation'

India Today  

Elon Musk on Friday said Starlink would have been 'complicit in a major act of war and conflict escalation' if it had agreed to an emergency request from the Ukrainian government. Musk's statement came in response to an X user, who said, "Elon Musk covertly instructed his engineers to deactivate Starlink's satellite communications network during a MAJOR Ukrainian offensive. Later, …

How Elon Musk’s satellites have saved Ukraine and changed warfare
1 year, 7 months ago

How Elon Musk’s satellites have saved Ukraine and changed warfare

Hindustan Times  

It is one of the wonders of the world—or, more accurately, off the world. Appropriately enough, the story started with a tweet, one sent by Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, two days after the invasion: Mr Musk replied to him within hours, saying that the Starlink service had been turned on over Ukraine and that the hardware would …

Elon Musk is accused of thwarting a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian ship off Crimea after 'refusing them access to the Starlink satellite network'
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk is accused of thwarting a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian ship off Crimea after 'refusing them access to the Starlink satellite network'

Daily Mail  

Ukraine has been forced to abort several planned drone strikes on Russian targets after Elon Musk refused to grant access to the Starlink satellite network for offensive military maneuvers, a report has claimed. In the wake of the aborted strike, Ukraine army chief Valery Zaluzhnyi reportedly sought contact with U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, …

Elon Musk ‘stopped Ukraine military using Starlink for military operation’
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk ‘stopped Ukraine military using Starlink for military operation’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billionaire Elon Musk reportedly restricted …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine

Live Mint  

The Pentagon is buying Starlink satellite communications terminals and services from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use by the Ukraine military, the Defense Department said. In December, the Defense Department disclosed in announcing such a funding package that it would provide satellite communications “terminals and services” to Ukraine, but didn’t confirm that Musk’s company would get the contract. “Satellite communications …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine

LA Times  

Hawthorne-based SpaceX will sell the Pentagon an undisclosed number of Starlink satellite communications terminals, as well as services, for use by the Ukrainian military. The Pentagon is buying Starlink satellite communications terminals and services from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use by the Ukrainian military, the Defense Department said. In December, the Defense Department disclosed in announcing such a funding …

Ukrainian official: Musk to keep funding key satellite links
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukrainian official: Musk to keep funding key satellite links

Associated Press  

LISBON, Portugal — Elon Musk has given assurances to Ukraine that he will keep funding its access to a crucial satellite network providing Kyiv with battlefield and humanitarian communications in its war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian official said Wednesday. Elon Musk “told me personally that he will continue to support Ukraine and continue to provide Starlink to Ukraine,” Mykhailo …

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since February 2022, have been vital to Ukraine as it defended itself against Russia. On 15 October, one day after Musk said that SpaceX cannot indefinitely fund its Starlink service in Ukraine, he made a U-turn, saying he will continue funding. According to CNN, Musk had argued that Ukraine does not want peace negotiations right now …

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX's Starlink services have not received any funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, a day after reports said The Pentagon is considering paying for the Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine. SpaceX is losing approximately $20 million a month from unpaid service and costs related to security measures for cyberwar defence, but "we'll …

Elon Musk hints he could continue to fund internet service in the country as war with Russia rages
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk hints he could continue to fund internet service in the country as war with Russia rages

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Elon Musk suggested his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine. even though Starlink is still losing money and other companies are getting billions of taxpayer money, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine government for free.’ Billionaire Elon Musk suggested his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service …

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine: Tesla CEO Elon Musk
2 years, 5 months ago

SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

India TV News  

Highlights Musk suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service But Musk’s tone & wording also raised possibility that irascible Tesla CEO was just being sarcastic Billionaire Elon Musk frequently tweets jokes and insults and sometimes goes on unusual tangents Elon Musk on Ukraine : Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket …

Musk: SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Musk: SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine. On Friday, senior U.S. officials confirmed that Musk had officially asked the Defense Department to take over funding for the service Starlink provides in Ukraine. Starlink, which provides broadband internet service using more …

Elon Musk U-turns, says will keep funding Starlink in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk U-turns, says will keep funding Starlink in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Founder of SpaceX says although Starlink is losing money, he will ‘just keep funding Ukraine gov’t for free’, a day after suggesting he cannot. Elon Musk has announced his company will continue to pay for Starlink satellite internet services in war-torn Ukraine a day after suggesting he cannot keep funding the project. “Even though Starlink is still losing money & …

Following recommendation to 'f*ck off': Elon Musk informs that he can no longer provide free Starlink to Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Following recommendation to 'f*ck off': Elon Musk informs that he can no longer provide free Starlink to Ukraine

Op India  

On Friday, October 14, Elon Musk’s SpaceX informed the US government that they may no longer be able to provide the Starlink satellite internet services to Ukraine for free. On being quizzed about providing satellite Internet access coverage in Ukraine through Starlink, Elon Musk responded, “The will of the people should decide whether they are part of Russia or Ukraine, …

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’
2 years, 5 months ago

Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’

Al Jazeera  

The statement by the billionaire comes after the Ukrainian ambassador attacked him over his proposed ‘peace plan’. Billionaire Elon Musk has said his space exploration company SpaceX cannot “indefinitely” fund the Starlink internet service in war-hit Ukraine, days after a proposal to end the conflict that included the country ceding some territory to Russia called his support into question. Musk …

Starlink had talks with Apple over satellite messaging feature, says Elon Musk
2 years, 6 months ago

Starlink had talks with Apple over satellite messaging feature, says Elon Musk

The Hindu  

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk said on Thursday that SpaceX had promising talks with Apple Inc. about using Starlink's satellite services for the iPhone 14's emergency messaging feature, a day after the tech giant picked Globalstar for the task. Globalstar would build the satellites needed for the new feature that will allow iPhone 14 users in the United States …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX loses Starlink rural broadband subsidies
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX loses Starlink rural broadband subsidies

Live Mint  

The Federal Communications Commission rescinded more than $2 billion in grants previously awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and a small internet provider after the regulator ruled the companies weren’t likely to meet requirements for government funding to help expand broadband access. The FCC had awarded SpaceX, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., $886 million in 2020 to provide faster …

U.S. approves SpaceX’s Starlink internet for use with ships, boats, planes
2 years, 9 months ago

U.S. approves SpaceX’s Starlink internet for use with ships, boats, planes

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorised Elon Musk's SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles, green-lighting the company's plan to expand broadband offerings to commercial airlines, shipping vessels and trucks. "Authorising a new class of terminals for SpaceX's satellite system will expand the range of broadband capabilities to meet the growing user demands that …

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