• atempuser23@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    from the same article " We continue to work with a range of global partners to ensure Ukraine has the satellite and communication capabilities they need. Satellite communications constitute a vital layer in Ukraine’s overall communications network and the department contracts with Starlink for services of this type,” the Pentagon said in a statement to CNBC."

    Elon was claiming that the terminals were operating at a loss, so he was ‘funding’ the service. Since he owns the terminals and the satellites he is providing service, not funding. He often get confused on the details of contracts.

    • PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee
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      That’s true, but still, those terminals cost money and SpaceX has provided free access for thousands of Starlink stations for Ukraine military access.