SpaceX solicits government permission for $10 billion high-speed Internet satellite network

Briefing

December 16, 2016

Briefing	Global satellite network – Requested permission from government to deploy global high-speed Internet satellite network enabled by thousands of satellites above Earth Project cost and timing – Project could cost $10 billion and take at least five years to complete Possible uses – Connect Tesla vehicles worldwide and launch Internet service in Mars Other companies – OneWeb, backed by Airbus and Virgin, plans to have satellites in orbit before 2020, while Boeing and Samsung are also exploring possibility
Accelerator	Networks and Connectivity, Space Commercialization
Market Disruption	Legal and Regulatory Policies
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Unique Value Propositions
Sector	Information Technology
Organization	SpaceX
Source	Russell, J., "SpaceX seeks approval for satellite-powered internet service", TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	November 17, 2016

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