Starlink

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Starlink is a SpaceX project that aims to provide global high-speed internet

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Starlink uses satellites to deliver internet worldwide, even in remote areas

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Over 5,000 satellites in low Earth orbit as of November 2023

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Starlink has achieved 2 million subscribers as of September 2023

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Starlink bypasses traditional cables, offering low-latency, high-speed internet

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Astronomers worry about Starlink's satellites affecting ground-based observations

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SpaceX mitigates issues with satellite brightness and collision risks

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Companies like Apple and IBM paused ads on X, protesting antisemitic content

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Ad pauses on X deepen its economic challenges under Musk's leadership

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