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Government & Regulation

FAA Considers Starlink for Air Traffic Control Upgrade

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly seeking funding to potentially replace Verizon with Starlink for air traffic control communications upgrades. This move has sparked controversy due to a lack of transparency in the verbal negotiations and concerns about potential conflicts of interest given Musk's involvement. House Representatives Rosa DeLauro and James Clyburn have criticized the deal. Musk initially claimed Verizon's system was failing and Starlink was offering free terminals, but later clarified his statement.

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The Verge

13 hours ago

FAA staff reportedly ordered to find funding for deal with Musk’s Starlink

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly ordered staff to find tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal to upgrade air traffic control communications, potentially replacing Verizon, which already has a multibillion-dollar contract. According to Rolling Stone, the talks have been mostly verbal, raising concerns about a lack of transparency. House Representatives Rosa DeLauro and James Clyburn criticized the deal as a conflict of interest, citing Musk’s role and suggesting it prioritizes his wealth over public safety. Musk claimed Verizon’s system was failing and that Starlink is providing free terminals to restore air traffic control connectivity, but later clarified his statement.

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Electric Vehicles

Xiaomi's EV Global Expansion Plans

Xiaomi plans to sell its electric vehicles outside of China within the next few years, according to company President William Lu. The announcement was made at Xiaomi's product launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Xiaomi launched its first premium EV in China called the SU7 Ultra, which starts at $72,627. The car received 15,000 orders in 24 hours. Xiaomi's EV success, combined with a recovery in smartphone sales, has helped the company's stock surge almost 300% over the last 12 months.

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CNBC.Tech

16 hours ago

Xiaomi to sell EVs globally ‘within the next few years’ after launching $73,000 premium car

Xiaomi plans to sell its electric vehicles outside of China within the next few years, according to company President William Lu. Lu made the announcement at Xiaomi’s product launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Xiaomi launched its first premium EV in China called the SU7 Ultra, which starts at $72,627. Lu said the car racked up 15,000 orders in 24 hours and will be on display at the company’s booth at MWC. Xiaomi’s EV boom, along with a recovery in smartphone sales, has helped the company’s stock surge almost 300% over the last 12 months.

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Space Exploration

ISS Microbe Study

A recent, extensive study of microbes aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests that current cleaning practices may be excessively stringent, potentially impacting the microbial ecosystem within the station.