“Elon Musk and Influential Entrepreneurs Discuss How to Navigate Biden’s Second Term, New York Times Reports”
American entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, Mark Andreessen, and Peter Thiel, are discussing the implications of Joe Biden’s next term as president, according to The New York Times. Andreessen expressed doubt in Biden’s success during a meeting with Middle Eastern investors. Thiel, who supported Biden, faces scrutiny due to his company’s potential return of government contracts. Biden’s decisions regarding Israel have caused public backlash, leading to educational demonstrations and calls for fair action.
“Starlink Satellite Users Brace for Quality Decline as Earth Faces Solar Storms: Elon Musk’s Warning”
SpaceX’s Starlink service warns of service quality decline due to intense solar activity, impacting the world’s satellite internet field. Elon Musk confirms satellites located below stratospheric layers for optimal performance. Thousands of satellites provide global internet access using laser beam data transmission.
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Russian Military Access to Starlink Terminals Raises Concerns for Pentagon Cooperation, Reports Bloomberg
In Russia, SpaceX employees cooperating with the Pentagon are banned from using Starlink terminals due to unauthorized use by the military. The US Department of Defense resolved the issue but is concerned about Russia finding other ways to access the system. Some Russian websites sell Starlink terminals, but the system does not operate in Russia. Complaints about communication issues have recently arisen. Russia received 10,000 Starlink terminals in 2022 and the Pentagon has an annual contract with SpaceX that expires in May.
“SpaceX Partners with U.S. National Reconnaissance Office to Build Secret Military Satellite Network Worth $1.8 Billion”
SpaceX is building a $1.8 billion network of military-grade communication satellites under a confidential agreement with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The partnership aims to enhance high-resolution satellite imaging capabilities for quick detection and response. This strategic partnership with the Biden administration sparks interest due to prior criticism of satellite communication usage in the Ukraine conflict.
“North Korea Successfully Launches First Military Satellite, Raising Concerns of Military Intelligence”
North Korea successfully launches first military satellite with Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX. Plans to send five satellites by 2025. Uses American satellite technology. Possible military intelligence and high-quality image capabilities.