Ukraine, where Russia launched an operation to invade, sought support from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to provide uninterrupted internet. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov shared a post by tagging Musk on his official Twitter account.
HE WANTED SUPPORT FROM MUSK
Fedorov shared, “While you are trying to colonize Mars, Russia is trying to invade Ukraine! While your rockets are successfully descending from space to earth, Russian rockets are landing on Ukrainian civilians! Requesting you to provide your Starlink stations to Ukraine and raise sane Russians to their feet. we do.” had used the phrase.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, did not remain indifferent to Ukraine’s call. Musk requested support for Starlink stations and satellite internet access, and Musk announced that satellite access is active. In response to Fedorov’s post, Musk said, “The Starlink service is currently active in Ukraine. More terminals are on the way.” gave the answer.
ANNOUNCED WITH THE NOTE “STARLINK IS HERE”
After these developments, the receivers Elon Musk sent to provide internet access via Starlink satellites reached Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov shared the photo of the sent devices on his Twitter account with the note “Starlink is here” and thanked Musk.
12K SATELLITE NETWORK
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, plans to establish a network of 12 thousand satellites in earth orbit with Starlink satellites. The project is targeted to be completed in 2027.
