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Explainer: What is Starshield, SpaceX's military Starlink?

Original: Explainer: What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?

SpaceX operates Starshield, a military-oriented variant of its Starlink satellite internet service, built for US national security customers. Reuters has published an explainer outlining what Starshield does, how it differs from the civilian Starlink network, and its role in defence applications such as secure communications for government and military users. Interest comes amid growing attention to the Pentagon's reliance on commercial satellite providers.

Why now: Reuters' explainer is drawing attention as Starlink's role in defence and government contracts stays in the news.

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• Explainer: What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink? · Reuters

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