SpaceX, the rocket maker founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has struck its first direct contract with the Australian government to supply its popular Starlink satellite internet service to Defence.
Defence joined the growing number of customers in regional and rural Australia to turn to Starlink for its fast internet speeds when it signed a 15-month deal with the Californian-based company last month.
The $541,000 contract will deliver Starlink equipment and data to modify the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, a spokesperson told InnovationAus.com.
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