China Develops Countermeasures Against Starlink Satellites
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China worries about Elon Musk's Starlink. Starlink has many satellites that could be a threat. Chinese scientists are finding ways to destroy them if needed.
Starlink can give cheap internet to faraway places. China thinks Starlink is risky for its interests. The company has strong links to US defense and intelligence.
Starlink is used for communication in space. Some countries are not sure about giving important data to Musk. Musk is seen as unpredictable because of his political actions.
Starlink has many satellites in space right now. Other countries want to make their own satellite systems. Starlink has a big advantage because it started first and has many users.
China is working hard to build its own Starlink. They want to compete and meet security needs. Ukraine used Starlink in the war, which increased security concerns.
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Why does China worry about Starlink?
China worries about Starlink because it has many satellites that could be a threat.
What does Starlink provide to faraway places?
Starlink can give cheap internet to faraway places.
What is China doing to compete with Starlink?
China is working hard to build its own Starlink to compete and meet security needs.
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