Elon Musk Could Turn National Governments Into Potemkin Powers
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The article discusses how Elon Musk's SpaceX satellite communications could potentially undermine national governments' authority, with the HN community showing a reserved and cautious tone in response.
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It's all about satellite communications not going through a ground station.