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Starlink’s satellite is launched into space in order to provide better mobile phone coverage around the world.
Elon Musk and SpaceX confirmed the launch of 21 Starlink satellites on Sunday, while simultaneously, the Wall Street Journal published a report saying Europe wants a regional alternative to Tesla owners’ ‘unreliable’ space devices.
SpaceX confirms the deployment of 21 Starlink satellites said on X. It added, “Watch Falcon 9 Launch 21 Satellites to Orbit from Florida. 13 of them have Direct to Cell capabilities.” X post.
NASA’s Space Centre located in Florida launched today’s batch Starlink satellites. SpaceX stated that 13 of the satellites are equipped with direct-to cell technology. The company wants to eliminate dead zones in mobile networks worldwide.
SpaceX announced in a separate statement that “Falcon 9 lifted off from Florida adding 21 satellites into the constellation, and completing our overall 400th mission with a proven booster eight years after our successful first re-flight.” X post. Musk’s Starlink satellite firm has announced that it has 7,146 satellites now in orbit and provides internet to over 100 nations.
Starlink satellites have a lifespan of five years. SpaceX plans to eventually launch 42,000 satellites as part of this “mega constellation”.
Musk’s Satellites Are Not Popular
Musk said on X recently that if he cut off satellite internet in Ukraine “their entire offensive would collapse.”
Eva Berneke could not be happier. She is CEO of Eutelsat Europe’s smaller Starlink counterpart.
Musk’s words for her could not have been more “extremely favorable,” especially at a moment when Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on Musk and his unreliable Satellites.
A Wall Street Journal article claims reportEutelsat is based in an unassuming office district just outside Paris. The European authorities want it to quickly provide Starlink with a backup service via its satellite internet service OneWeb.
The influential financial magazine said that, “In the long run, they expect Eutelsat to assist in the construction of a space-based communication network which will make the continent more independent.”
Radek Skorski, Poland’s foreign minister, warned that if SpaceX proved to be unreliable we would be forced to seek out other suppliers. wrote Musk claimed that the Ukraine would fall apart without him.
Musk added that Sikorski said, “Starlinks Ukraine will be paid by the Polish Digitization Ministry for a cost of around $50 million a year.” responded, “Be quiet, small man. You only pay a fraction. There is no alternative to Starlink.”
Berneke’s response stunned European officials. She was called immediately to find out how quickly she would be able to replace Starlink with Starlink Ukraine.
Berneke would have to raise billions from the French and UK government, as well as Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal in order for Eutelsat to compete against Starlink. The idea is therefore a little far-fetched.
Musk’s SpaceX is under scrutiny
Three U.S. Departments of Defense are investigating Musk and SpaceX over alleged failure to disclose meetings with foreign officials. The reviews highlight concerns over Musk’s adherence to security protocol, crucial for SpaceX‘s role in U.S. military operations.
The Office of Inspector General of the Defense Department, the U.S. Air Force and the Pentagon’s Office of the Sub Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security initiated the reviews.
In March, a U.S. court of appeals on Wednesday denied a request by Elon Musk’s SpaceX that the National Labor Relations Board not pursue claims that the rocket manufacturer illegally terminated engineers who were critical Musk. He has also been accused of discriminating against women.
It remains to be determined whether SpaceX is able to be replaced, even though many people believe that it’s on a path to failure. Barron’s, an American weekly published by Dow Jones & Company, recently said: “For SpaceX, failure is the only option.”
