SpaceX Launches ‘Starshield’. A Quiet Announcement With A Huge Potential
https://www.universetoday.com/159051/spa...potential/
SpaceX reveals 'Starshield' satellite project for national security use
https://www.space.com/spacex-starshield-...y-starlink
Elon Musk's SpaceX Looks To Capture Defense Contractor Business With New Starshield
https://www.forbes.com/sites/qai/2022/12...5a0b5e409c
Key takeaways
SpaceX recently announced Starshield services for government use.
Starshield builds on the success of Starlink, which is designed to provide internet services via satellites.
Starshield is intended to support national security, but details on how the government may use the service are limited.
As technology advances, satellites are regularly launched into the Earth’s orbit. SpaceX is one of the major players in the rapidly evolving private space exploration landscape.
The company recently announced its intention to give government agencies access to Starshield capabilities. Let’s explore what Starshield is and what it might mean for the future of SpaceX.
SpaceX adds Starshield
SpaceX recently added Starshield as a tab on its website. Although the company has yet to make an official statement about Starshield to the public, the website is clear that this new satellite network is designed with the government in mind.
The tagline for Starsheild is “supporting national security.” With that, it’s not a leap to suggest that the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, is looking to capture defense contract business with this new service.
What Is Starshield?
According to the SpaceX website, Starsheild “leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts.”
The three major selling points of Starshield include:
Earth observations: The service launches satellites with sensors that can deliver data directly to users.
Communications: Starshield provides global communication abilities to government users.
Hosted payloads: The service has extensive satellite capabilities to support payload missions.
Starshield also promises “the deployment of capabilities at scale with unprecedented speed.”
It’s clear that the intended user of Starshield is the government. Since the Department of Defense is already a big customer of SpaceX, this new service might expand the relationship.
Of course, snagging a defense contract will be helpful for SpaceX’s bottom line.
Starshield vs. Starlink
Starlink uses SpaceX’s extensive collection of satellites to provide access to high-speed internet anywhere on the planet. It was designed for personal and commercial use.
In contrast, Starshield is specifically designed for government use.
According to SpaceX, “Starlink already offers unparalleled end-to-end user data encryption.” Although this level of encryption is top-notch for the average user, the Department of Defense requires additional security.
As a result, Starshield offers additional security measures to protect government interests. This includes “high-assurance cryptographic capability” that will fulfill the government's demands.
As a consumer looking for internet service in remote locations, Starlink will cover your needs. But the increased security measures surrounding Starshield align with what the Department of Defense needs for its operations.
Starlink in action
Starlink includes a network of more than 3,200 communication satellites. The network provides access to broadband internet across the globe.
The Ukrainian military has relied on Starlink’s network for reliable communications as the country fends off Russian attacks. While SpaceX initially provided this service for free, Musk announced in October that the company would no longer continue the free service.
After that announcement, SpaceX sent a letter to the Pentagon to ask for funding to cover the cost of the Starlink terminals.
The arrival of Starshield comes just a few months after the funding issues with Starlink in Ukraine hit the headlines.
SpaceX: Can you invest?
SpaceX’s new service offering, Starshield, might pique your interest in investing in this company. However, the privately held company is not publicly traded. Consequently, you can’t buy stock as you would with a publicly traded company.
If you want to invest in a piece of Elon Musk’s empire, he is also the CEO of Tesla, a publicly-traded company best known for its electric vehicles.
How to invest in emerging technology
As companies like SpaceX push the boundaries of technology, it’s exciting to watch. The complicated technology that makes Starlink and Starshield possible might be a bit over our heads, but we can all see the potential for investment returns in advancing technology.
Innovations in technology are constantly transforming the world we live in. Savvy investors know that investing in the right technologies can make a major difference in their portfolios. Although you can't invest in SpaceX, you can still invest in other emerging technologies.
One challenge investors face when trying to incorporate emerging technologies into their portfolios is the constantly changing tech landscape. Breakthroughs happen regularly, and staying on top of all the changes can be difficult.
If you don’t constantly monitor the tech industry, you don’t have to. Instead, you can enlist the help of artificial intelligence (AI) to track the industry and make changes to your portfolio. You can relax knowing that AI works around the clock to ensure your investment portfolio stays aligned with your financial goals.
Q.ai’s Emerging Tech Kit might be a good fit for investors interested in new technology. Of course, this Kit only includes publicly traded companies. That said, your portfolio will include many companies making headway in the tech space.
Better still, you can activate Portfolio Protection at any time to protect your gains and reduce your losses, no matter what industry you invest in.
The bottom line
As SpaceX launches Starshield, these services are intended for government use. The Pentagon is likely considering Starshield as an option for some of their communication needs.
As an average customer, Starlink is perfectly sufficient for all of your internet needs. However, Starshield will be worth watching to see how it impacts national security efforts.
Space X 發展國防業務 成立 Starshield 研發軍用衛星群
https://unwire.hk/2022/12/06/234566623/fun-tech/
根據外媒報道，Space X 正在建立一個新的部門專門負責國家安全業務，部門命名為 「Starshield」。Starshield 將負責發射衛星和衛星通訊產品為基礎，並會發展地球觀測等新的業務。
Space X 官方稱，Starlink 已經提供了出色的端對端（end-to-end）用戶數據加密服務，但 Starshield 會使用更高水平的加密功能，安全託管和處理數據，滿足最嚴格的政府要求，而 Starshield 更能配合及研發軍用衛星群。
Space X 近年發展太空軍事業務，於 2020 年美國太空Space Force 選擇使用 Space X 的獵鷹 9 號和獵鷹重型火箭，來執行 2022 至 2027 年間四成的太空發射任務。
此外，Space X 還收到美國太空發展局（Space Development Agency）1.49億美元（約港幣 11.58 億元）的資金，開發四組導彈跟蹤衛星。
而今年爆發的俄烏戰爭，烏克蘭軍方也是依靠 Space X 的 Starlink 通訊衛星，維持地面通訊和軍事通訊。這套通訊設備名為 Starlink constellation ， 由超過 3,200 個通訊衛星組成通訊網絡，提供通訊和互聯網服務。
馬斯克的SpaceX通過新的Starshield項目爭取更多國家安全業務
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