SpaceX's plans to provide communications services to Vietnam with its Starlink satellites have been put on hold, according to sources. China and Russia are also making moves in the satellite communications space, with China launching its own Starlink-like service and Russian military using Starlink unofficially. Despite this, Starlink's rapid growth and influence have made it a crucial part of Elon Musk's SpaceX. Taiwan is currently awaiting approval for Starlink services due to regulatory issues and local telecom partnership requirements.
⚠️ EXCLUSIVE-SPACEX'S TALKS WITH VIETNAM OVER STARLINK ON HOLD, SOURCES SAY (Reuters) SpaceX's plans to provide communications services to Vietnam with its Starlink satellites have been put on hold, three sources familiar with the matter said, halting support for Vietnamese… https://t.co/8r5c8kmsVH
🚨 BREAKING: Chinese drone manufacturer DJI is openly selling Starlink satellite terminals on their website in Russia. On February 15, 2024, @Starlink said it does not do business with Russia. https://t.co/X9vrjvZoUm
🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺‼️🚨 BREAKING: Russian volunteers deliver Starlink to the military. It’s official … Russian military uses Starlink (unofficially). https://t.co/kDoWCbEEwM
IDEAS: China is building its own Starlink—even as questions surround Musk's constellation | A recent rocket launch lofted satellites for a Chinese service to mimic SpaceX, which was slammed this weekend by a top U.S. lawmaker. https://t.co/ViPw9dpBsU
Starlink’s rapid growth and influence has made it an indispensable part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX https://t.co/Q2klfAhe5c
SpaceX says it's not withholding StarShield service to Taiwan. Right now, Starlink isn't available in Taiwan as the RoC telecoms regulator hasn't approved the receiver units + they want it to be a JV with a local telecom. https://t.co/ASJYWkqjaf
COMMENTARY: China is building its own Starlink—even as questions surround Musk's constellation https://t.co/ViPw9dpBsU