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Starshield’s relationship with Starlink explained
11,000satellites
The Starlink network has more than 11,000 satellites.
Starshield is SpaceX’s military and intelligence satellite-systems business for the Pentagon, while Starlink is its commercial satellite-internet service. The two use related infrastructure and technology but have different customers, controls and security features.
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Starshield is a SpaceX business unit that develops military and intelligence satellite systems for the Pentagon.
“Starshield is a SpaceX business unit that develops military and intelligence satellite systems for the Pentagon.”
AllegedElon Musk said Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the United States government.
“Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government”
AllegedElon Musk said Starlink is owned and controlled by SpaceX.
“Starlink is a commercial service owned and controlled by SpaceX.”