Elon Musks allegiance to Donald Trump is once again stirring up controversy this time over Starlink.

Starlink has around 6,700 active satellites in orbit, while Eutelsat has just over 600.

Musk welcomed the remarks.

Italy’s Starlink debate is heating up — with Elon Musk at its centre

Herepliedmuch appreciated, to a post on X that referred to the statement.

Meloni has considered using Starlink to provide encrypted satellite communications for officials in high-risk areas for a while now.

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Inan interviewon Thursday, Berneke said the company was also in discussions with Italy.

Starlink isnt the only Musk venture thats recently come under scrutiny.

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Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.

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