Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contractsElon Musk appears to be laying the groundwork to privatize some space and satellite operations now under the authority of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), or steer lucrative contracts toward his SpaceX and Starlink companies, former agency employees say.They’re sounding the alarm as at least four other federal agencies have reportedly begun pushing new contracts toward Musk’s Starlink satellite internet company. Musk, the world’s richest man, has been tasked by Donald Trump with drastically slashing the federal government workforce and costs. Continue reading...
Former NOAA employees warn that Elon Musk is using government workforce cuts (Doge) to steer lucrative space and satellite contracts towards his SpaceX and Starlink companies. Federal agencies are reportedly pushing contracts to Starlink. Concerns exist about potential conflicts of interest and the creation of government-sponsored monopolies, especially as NOAA considers contracts that could significantly benefit SpaceX.
