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  • Elon Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns

    02/27/2025 11:07:13 AM PST · by Red Badger · 61 replies
    CBS News ^ | February 27, 2025 | Megan Cerullo
    Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service could take over a Federal Aviation Administration contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, The Associated Press reported. Starlink's internet equipment has already been installed in at least two different FAA facilities, according to the wire service, which cited government employees and other people familiar with the matter. Starlink is also preparing to take over a $2 billion contract currently held by telecom provider Verizon, the AP said. Starlink, which is owned by Musk's SpaceX, provides satellite internet access for residential and business customers. It bills itself as the most "advanced internet...