In order to keep Ukraine's military and populace connected, the richest man in the world turned on his company's satellite internet infrastructure there in February.
However, according to US media, the Tesla owner asked the Pentagon to fund the program in his place last month.
Musk tweeted on Friday that his space company, which creates the Starlink system, "is not attempting to recoup previous expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system permanently." Starlink uses a network of satellites to deliver high-speed internet. It has proven essential for the military of Ukraine as it battles to regain Ukrainian territory from Russia.
According to Mr. Musk, maintaining the program costs $20 million (£18 million) each month. Recently, he said that SpaceX has already paid $80 million to keep Ukraine online. He stated on Twitter that "in addition to terminals, we have to develop, launch, operate & replenish satellites & ground stations." We also had to protect ourselves from more difficult cyberattacks and jamming.
If Elon Musk decides he no longer want's to bear the cost of funding the Starlink system, will the pentagon step in and take over the funding or leave Ukraine to their faith?
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