Elon Musk’s SpaceX Developing Spy Satellite Network For The U.S., Report Says

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A U.S. intelligence agency has contracted SpaceX to develop a network of spy satellites in a deal worth $1.8 billion, Reuters reported, seemingly confirming reports suggesting billionaire Elon Musk’s company is becoming more involved with the U.S. government and amid speculation SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are being used illegally by Russia in its war with Ukraine.

About a dozen prototypes of the satellites have been launched since 2020, according to some of the sources. The NRO confirmed to Reuters the agency was developing a satellite system in partnership with other government agencies, companies, research institutions and other nations, though it would not confirm SpaceX’s involvement.It’s unknown how many satellites SpaceX is developing for the RCO and what other companies are included in the Starshield program.last month that SpaceX had agreed to a contract with a U.S. intelligence agency in 2021, though details of the deal were not yet known.

from Ukraine’s intelligence agency, which cited radio intercepts of conversations between Russian forces in eastern Ukraine that suggested Starlink terminals were installed to establish internet access.

 

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