House China committee demands Elon Musk open SpaceX Starshield internet to U.S. troops in Taiwan
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-24 18:35:52
Summary
The House China committee sent a letter to Elon Musk demanding that U.S. troops in Taiwan get access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite communication network. The letter raised concerns about SpaceX possibly violating its Pentagon contract by not providing global access to the technology. The issue highlights the complex relationship between business interests, military security, and geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/24/house-china-committee-elon-musk-spacex-starshield-taiwan.html