I just had to update my numbers for a lecture, so here's your periodic reminder: Starlink is now 55% of ALL active satellites in orbit.
And given the recent news about that awful billionaire unilaterally deciding to cut of Starlink internet access to parts of the world whenever he wants to, this is extra important to share. Why did our governments effectively gift Low Earth Orbit to one awful dude? This is so bad.
In a world controlled by Musk & investors:
1. Can we trust the data on climate change provided by his satellites?
2. Can we trust he isn't copying data streams on military operations over to Putin, Alwaleed bin Talal, Larry Ellison, or Mohammed bin Salman and his other investors?
3. Can we trust that the products he developed using government subsidies & taxpayer funded research will benefit the planet & democracy?
We should have long memories for folks who betray the nation
Prof. Sam Lawler
Nicole Parsons
TC Won't Give In To Lies