SpaceX wins HUGE NEW contract that changes everything...Starship is ready!

SpaceX wins HUGE NEW contract that changes everything...Starship is ready!
European Space Agency, ESA:
Elon Musk:
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For private space companies, commercial contracts from investors are considered the lifeblood to sustain their companies and propel their major projects.
SpaceX is no exception, they act like a magnet that attracts the most contracts in the U.S. aerospace industry.
Most recently, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has accomplished something that many companies in the same industry could only dream of.
He has just won a big first US Space Force Contract for the Starshield system, which is something that will change everything about the significance of SpaceX in the broader military vision globally and specifically for the United States.
Stay tuned as we dive into this episode of Alpha Tech!
In a huge development, SpaceX has just secured a year-long contract with the US Space Force known as "Star Shield".
This is not an ordinary contract, it's the company's first major contract with the Pentagon catering to the military purposes of the United States with "unique terms and conditions" not present in previous commercial contracts.
This 70 million USD agreement marks a significant collaboration between the private aerospace company and the military, solidifying SpaceX's position as a key player in the defense sector.
Not only that, the contract extends its reach to various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, reflecting a comprehensive partnership with the US Space Force.
What adds a layer of intrigue to this venture is SpaceX's utilization of its Starlink satellites to fulfill the objectives outlined in the contract.
SpaceX wins HUGE NEW contract that changes everything...Starship is ready!

[DJ-bhju]

SpaceX SHOULD be getting great contracts... They're the only company getting things done with radical innovation at a fraction of the costs...

[_photonx]

A $70 million contract? That's barely a rounding error.

[TheGhungFu]

Like, , what? One and a half launches? WOW. Huge!

[Trifler]

At first the video said Starshield satellites will be owned and operated by the U.S. military. Then later in the video it says the government will only be paying for a service, and it will be up to SpaceX to decide what that service entails. So, which is it?

[toadsauce]

He could practically dig that much out of his couch.

[shawnfaulkner]

Actually SpaceX doesn't support Ukraine's military. Elan specifically mentioned the fact that he does not support their military and it's only for civilian use. 🙄🤦

[Jimgearhart]

$70 M is not "huge" in Space science.

[ninehundreddollarluxuryyac]

The only surveillance that could possibly be done through starlink satellites would be to monitor internet traffic through the only internet connection not already monitored by the NSA. Starlink satellites are too small to carry a telescope large enough to see military vehicles on the ground. Until the starshield add-ons, you could send data or emails from your roof to a satellite, then satellite to satellite and to another starlink dish on the ground without the possibility of the NSA reading your email or knowing who is driving that drone boat.

[qaer]

No offensive use.
Simply preventive defense!
US Army style.
:D

[davebooth]

AI Kevin pulling double duty! No “F” bombs!! Ha! You do great job Bud! I just kid ya!

[nathanforrester]

I am all for supporting Ukraine but I understand why he does not want starlink used for offense as it makes his satellites a target. If Russia starts shooting them down it would be a massive problem for low earth orbit.

[jeffmeyer]

All this talk about "privatizing" And then bitching when a private company makes the rules on who and how the private system is used?!

[stephenharlan]

Old news from several days ago… I hate click baiting.

[johndorch]

Mr. Musk is attempting to "dance on the edge of the neutral zone". STNG viewers will know what this means. My opinion of Musk has dramatically changed in the last few months.

[AlJay]

Clickbait. "HUGE NEW" in all caps?

[ann]

Sen Warren and Elon Musk always disagree. He asked her if she paid her fair share for tax. I'm sure the Ukraine matter were discussed when he attended a 'hearing' for AI.

[jefferywise]

SX is not a free reign enterprise. It has to have approved launch license, approval for satellites in numbers and orbits…. So a degree of influence is in government hands.
You say you would like to place another 5000 satellites in orbit? Well that will be taken under review SX. The government will get back to you in that….
Your next flying of starship is under review and pending reports yet unfinished by the DFG…. You continued patience is appreciated SX…
This is the power of governmental licensing review and approval.
Leverage and influence bureaucracy…. Welcome, welcome to the machine…..
It then becomes a you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours type of game. Yes I’m sure you will have your approval soon, but first we would like to talk with you about something Mr Musk…..
Maybe I’m over cynical about the government but then again …. Recent events limiting freedom could be influencing my though processes.
I believe power is addictive to people and governments. That power once given is rarely easily relinquished by either.

[costrio]

If "Chicken Little" repeats his "The sky is falling!" hysteria, this time it could be a satellite? ;)

[StEvEn-dpri]

Look it's bonkers to think just by changing the name changes the morality. It's the same technology made by the same company for the same purpose i.e. reliable INTERNET. "I'm not using my technology for war" Ha! "Oh, I know, I'll change the name, that'll make it totally different." C'mon.

[clarkkent]

you run the GreatSpaceX channel too, don't you? I just watched their new video and I'm about 99.9% sure it's the voice narrating.