Elon Musk loves a joke or two. When the innovator is not out there leading groundbreaking research, he takes time to post silly memes and troll his users on X. We’ve enjoyed his teasing of Mark Zuckerberg for continuously backing out from their proposed fight. But the tech billionaire knows how to make a difference when the going gets tough.
Following the natural disaster in Hawaii, Elon Musk has come forward to provide relief aid. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has ordered Starlink satellites to provide connectivity in the affected areas. Efforts are also being made to provide constant connectivity at the lower price possible.
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Elon Musk Comes To The Rescue Of Hawaiian People
Following the fires in Huwaii, Elon Musk has been swift in providing rehabilitation efforts. To make sure people stay connected in the time of grief through wifi. Starlink has released more than 650 kits to the island region. The tech billionaire posted, “Tesla & SpaceX/Starlink doing our best to be helpful to Hawaii.”
Tesla & SpaceX/Starlink doing our best to be helpful to Hawaii
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 16, 2023
Starlink will collaborate with Red Lighting Disaster Relief to carry the wifi installation hitch-free. In addition to providing kits, Starlink will pay for 35% of installation costs. Efforts are also being made for Starlink to be available at the lowest retail price in consultation with the local providers.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Ensure Communication In Ukraine And Iran
Earlier this year, Elon Musk signed a deal with the Pentagon to provide Starlink satellite terminals for Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion, Starlink has allowed the Ukrainian people and the military to reconnect with each other and the outer world. With this contract, the tech billionaire continues to fight for democracy.
In 2022, Starlink satellites were smuggled into the troubled region of Iran. Thanks to SpaceX‘s satellites, backup internet was provided through Starlink’s low-orbit satellites. Thanks to the Starlink satellites, the news about the deaths of civilians came out following the internet shutdown by the Iranian government.
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