• chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    SpaceX is not actually supposed to even have direct control over Starshield. It uses Starlink infrastructure, but is a military application that is supposed to be under the control of the federal government.

    SpaceX shouldn’t have the option to pitch different plans.

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      4 days ago

      They have been opeque as to whether this is actually starshield or starlink. Elon is not supposed to have any control over starshield - that is supposed to be controlled by the Pentagon.

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        4 days ago

        But also anyone who believes that Musk has no control over Starshield is welcome to start making bids on this Brooklyn Bridge I have for sale

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          3 days ago

          I work in government and have the ability to fuck up people’s lives with 3 mouse clicks. But that doesn’t mean I have the authority to do it.