Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Already a Leader in Satellites, Gets Into the Spy Game

Published On Oct 30, 2024, 10:14 AM

The Pentagon's Space Development Agency recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully using lasers for secure data communication between military satellites. This advancement stands to benefit SpaceX, which has been significantly increasing its role in the military satellite market, traditionally dominated by larger firms. With the U.S. government planning to spend heavily on new satellite constellations in response to China's military developments, concerns have been raised about the reliance on SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, particularly given his global business interests and connections with foreign governments.