{"id":21676,"date":"2022-12-07T15:57:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/07\/new-starlink-service-starshield-turns-spacex-into-defence-contractor\/"},"modified":"2022-12-07T15:57:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T15:57:15","slug":"new-starlink-service-starshield-turns-spacex-into-defence-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/07\/new-starlink-service-starshield-turns-spacex-into-defence-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"New Starlink service Starshield turns SpaceX into defence contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SpaceX has launched a new service on its website aimed at governments.<\/p>\n

Starshield uses Starlink technology to support national security and is a \u201csecured satellite network for government entities,\u201d according to SpaceX\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Starshield focuses on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. \u201cStarshield uses additional high-assurance cryptographic capability to host classified payloads and process data securely, meeting the most demanding government requirements,\u201d the website states.<\/p>\n

Starlink\u2019s system can also be integrated with other satellites to work on the Starshield network.<\/p>\n

Despite the available information, what exactly this all means is unclear. As pointed out by various other media outlets, Starshield\u2019s introduction was quite, appearing on Starlink\u2019s website along with its other subbrands. Its launch didn\u2019t appear to receive any promotion. It\u2019s also unclear what its tagline \u201csupporting national security\u201d means and if it would include military intelligence.<\/p>\n

Its clear Starlink isn\u2019t without its issues. One notable example is Starlink\u2019s deployment in Ukraine during Russia\u2019s invasion. While the network might have been helpful to some, reports indicate Starlink power outages have impacted Ukrainian forces<\/a>. With Starlink powering Starshield, it\u2019s possible similar impacts could be seen with the new technology.<\/p>\n

Image credit: SpaceX<\/em><\/p>\n

Source: SpaceX<\/a> Via: The Verge\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n