Europe tries to fix its plumbing — and leave Starlink behind
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Elon Musk's Starlink has a growing footprint in the federal government
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CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Elon Musk's Starlink gets access to India, but its success rests on two billionaires
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Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs
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Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?
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Republicans want Musk to shut up about Social Security
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How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Pushes Its Way Into India
By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom players, the tech tycoon and Trump adviser has improved his odds of breaking into an enormous market.The New York Times - Mar. 13
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