White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

The Washington Post · Meryl Kornfield ·

Records show that Elon Musk’s company was given nearly $1.2 million in Pentagon awards.

Last year, when Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, appeared at the White House, officials said the company had donated the service.

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White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it

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