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Elon Musk's interventions are making Starlink's global expansion more complicated


Published on 2025-02-04 07:20:46 - MSN
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  • Elon Musk called South Africa's Black empowerment laws "openly racist," potentially threatening SpaceX's drive to win approval for Starlink services there.

Elon Musk's interventions in Starlink's operations are complicating its global expansion efforts. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Musk's direct involvement has led to erratic decision-making, causing confusion among employees and partners. This includes sudden changes in strategy, like the decision to provide Starlink services in regions like Iran and Ukraine without clear long-term plans, which has resulted in regulatory and logistical challenges. Additionally, Musk's public statements and actions, such as his tweets and his approach to government relations, have sometimes contradicted official company stances, further muddying Starlink's international relations and business strategies. This has not only delayed the rollout of services in new markets but also strained relationships with potential partners and regulatory bodies, making the path to global satellite internet coverage more complex.

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