Elon Musk's Starlink Expands Rapidly in Federal Government Infrastructure

| Importance: 7/10 | Status: confirmed

Starlink has secured contracts and deployed internet infrastructure across multiple federal agencies, including the FAA, GSA, and Customs and Border Protection. The rapid adoption has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly given Musk’s close ties to the Trump administration and ongoing efforts to influence government technology procurement.

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Elon Musk SpaceX Starlink Donald Trump Trump Administration Federal Aviation Administration General Services Administration Customs and Border Protection

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kleptocracy technology federal-contracts starlink elon-musk

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