“There is a big difference between world communications and frontline communications. Starlink is the only communications system still operational at the front – all the others are dead. Russia is actively trying to kill Starlink. To protect SpaceX it has devoted enormous resources to defense. But even then Starlink may still die, “wrote Musk.
Musk also complained that Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine cost the company $ 20 million a month.
“In addition to terminals, we have to create, launch, maintain and supply satellites and ground stations, as well as pay telecom operators for Internet access via gateways. We have also had to defend against cyber attacks and jamming, which are becoming more and more difficult. , “He said.