SpaceX pitches subscription model for Trump's Golden Dome
a year ago
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- SpaceX proposed a subscription model for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system, aiming for faster deployment but raising concerns about government control and ongoing costs.
- SpaceX is partnering with Palantir and Anduril on a proposal involving 400-1,000+ sensing satellites and 200 attack satellites for missile detection and neutralization.
- Bell Canada is lobbying against potential subsidies for Starlink in remote Canadian regions, arguing Starlink’s flat pricing shows it doesn’t need financial support.
- Starlink defends its position, stating that blocking subsidies would harm competition and leave remote communities with fewer, more expensive internet options.
- Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory has begun exporting Megapack batteries to Australia, supporting large-scale energy storage projects like the Western Downs battery.
- Starlink received approval to launch internet services in Vietnam on a trial basis until 2030, with plans for fixed, mobile, and aviation services.
- Italy paused discussions on a potential $1.6 billion Starlink deal, citing controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
- Tesla continues to expand its energy storage market share in Australia, holding over 30% of the market with projects like the Hornsdale big battery.