Putin Hails Elon Musk as ‘Truly a Genius’
- On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a "true genius" at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, disclosing that Russia and the SpaceX founder are in close contact over satellite technology.
- Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev reported that Russia has launched more than 30 satellites as the country builds its own internet network, referred to as "Rusvet" or "Rasbet," to rival SpaceX's Starlink.
- Putin acknowledged SpaceX has nearly 10,000 satellites in orbit, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining discipline and order in space to prevent interference between the two systems.
- Musk accused the Ukrainian military of violating SpaceX's terms of service, while Ukrainian officials reported that speed restrictions on Starlink terminals have hampered their drone operations.
- Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this month accused the United States of weakening Starlink service at a crucial time, adding to broader tensions between Kyiv and the United States.
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The American technology magnate, Elon Musk, is "truly a genius because he launched thousands of satellites in orbit," President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, in the context of Moscow's attempt to develop its own satellite Internet network, AFP reports.
Putin Calls Musk a "Real Genius", Says Russia Coordinating With Him in on Satellites
(ZeroHedge)—Russian President Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk “a real genius” on Wednesday and said Moscow is in touch with him about satellites, days after Ukraine said speed limits that hobbled its drones had been lifted. Putin said Russia is in “close contact” with its “American partners, including Mr. Musk,” because in orbit it is important […] The post Putin Calls Musk a “Real Genius”, Says Russia Coordinating With Him in on Satellites appe…
Russia, a space power, has long sought to develop its own satellite Internet constellation, both for civilian and military use.
The Russian president said Moscow maintains close contacts with Washington in space cooperation.
Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'
The American tech titan is the owner of SpaceX, that launches rockets for NASA and runs the Starlink communications network. Russia, a spacefaring power, has long sought to develop its own satellite internet constellation for both civilian and military use. Putin's comments come amid a spat between Ukraine and the United States over access to Starshield, a military-grade satellite network powered by Musk's SpaceX. "Elon Musk is a genius, truly a…
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