SpaceX-Ukraine Saga Ends As Pentagon Engages Elon Musk's Company
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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall confirmed that the Pentagon has established a contract with SpaceX to deliver Starlink services in Ukraine. This follows a controversy last year when SpaceX CEO Elon Musk decided to withhold Starlink satellite service from Ukraine during an attack on Russian forces. The situation reignited debates regarding the U.S. government’s dependence on SpaceX for national security matters. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:ITA) rose 0.5% on Thursday.
September 14, 2023 | 9:07 pm
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The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:ITA) rose 0.5% on Thursday, potentially indicating increased investor confidence in the aerospace and defense sector.
The rise in ITA's price could indicate increased investor confidence in the aerospace and defense sector, potentially due to the Pentagon's contract with SpaceX.
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SpaceX has secured a contract with the Pentagon to deliver Starlink services in Ukraine, which could potentially boost its reputation and business prospects.
The contract with the Pentagon could enhance SpaceX's credibility and open up more opportunities for collaboration with the government, potentially boosting its business prospects.
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