Reuters exclusive report SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with U.S. intelligence agencies, signaling deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s space company and national security agencies.
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March 16, 2024, 2:31 pm 1 minute
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The plans show the extent of SpaceX’s involvement in U.S. intelligence and military programs and signal a deeper Pentagon investment in large, low-Earth orbit satellite systems designed to support ground forces.
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Topics of interest: science
type: Reuters Best
department: Aerospace and Defense
area: America
nation: USA
Winning type: exclusivity
Story type: exclusive/exclusive report
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