Italy, Elon Musk and Starlink

Italy eyes Musk’s Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy’s military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
Elon Musk's Starlink deal with Italy raises security concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and telecommunications via its Starlink system have raised security and competition concerns.
Italy will fully control data in any Starlink deal, Musk adviser says
Italy would have full control of its data under any potential deal struck with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications, an Italian representative for the billionaire's aerospace businesses said.
Italy's Strategic Satellite Deal with Starlink: A High-Stakes Communication Breakthrough
Italy is considering a transformative deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications. The agreement would ensure full control of data by Italian institutions while utilizing advanced U.
Meloni Says Italy Is Exploring Deals on Telecoms Security, but Denies Private Talks With Musk
Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue
Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
Italy's defence minister sought on Wednesday to defuse a political row sparked by a report that Italy planned to ask Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services for use by the military.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites on record-breaking 25th flight (video, photos)
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 of the company's Starlink broadband satellites, including 13 with direct to cell capabilities, is set to launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today ...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Will Be Jeff Bezos’ Challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The scheduled Sunday launch could mark a new phase in competition in the commercial space market, and pave the way for the ...
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Elon Musk's Net Worth Just Dropped by $6 Billion
Elon Musk's net worth has been slipping so far this year. That is largely due to Tesla's shrinking market cap as EV demand ...