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Customs and Border Protection is exploring use of Elon Musk’s Starlink; DOD leadership orders components to scrub DEI content across websites, social media

CBP is the latest agency eyeing use of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. And, the DOD has ordered all components to scrub DEI materials from their…

Feb 28, 2025 By FedScoop Staff

A Starlink device connects the 155th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine brigade to the internet on Feb. 9, 2025 in Pokrovsk, Ukraine. The 155th Brigade has been trained by the French Armed Forces. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Customs and Border Protection is exploring use of Elon Musk’s Starlink

The agency’s interest in the Musk-owned satellite internet service comes as he continues to earn more government business and exert more control in the Trump administration.

Feb 27, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel takes part in a FedScoop-moderated discussion at the Global Aerospace Summit in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

FCC chairwoman on Starlink: ‘Our economy doesn’t benefit from monopolies’

In a discussion moderated by FedScoop, the FCC leader spoke about space competition, spectrum policy, Taiwan’s satellite plans and more.

Sep 12, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Kelly Fletcher, CIO of the State Department, delivers a keynote at FedTalks 2023. (FedScoop)

State Department looks to satellite communications for emergencies in embassies around the world

SATCOM products could be used in embassies around the world for emergency communication services, as well as day-to-day use in smaller countries.

Sep 7, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Aerial view of Silicon Valley at dusk, with a portion of the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge visible. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).

Forging the defense industrial base for the digital age

Former US Deputy CTO Nick Sinai argues the Pentagon must work with Silicon Valley to ensure the latest technology reaches the battlefield.

Dec 1, 2022 By nick-sinai

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 85 commercial and government spacecraft and 3 Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral on June 30, 2021. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota Raub)

Satellite communications seeing an ‘explosion of activity’ during Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine has boosted the demand for military and civilian satcom, according to a U.S. European Command IT official.

Jun 16, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau