SpaceX's Starshield: Musk's New Galactic Deal with Pentagon

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The 'Starshield' programme marks a significant stride in space and defense collaboration

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Musk emphasized the civilian nature of Starlink, avoiding combat involvement.

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SpaceX is set to lease a segment of its Starlink network to the Pentagon

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The contract's financial ceiling stands at $70 million

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Bloomberg suggests SpaceX is eyeing Pentagon contracts worth nearly a billion by 2028

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Musk faced criticism over SpaceX's decisions during the Ukraine-Russia conflict

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Walter Isaacson revealed Musk's idea of a military Starlink

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Starlink was envisioned for leisure, not as a catalyst for warfare

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SpaceX's Starshield: Musk's New Galactic Deal with Pentagon