Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that Starlink has not received any funding from the US Department of Defense. This comes a day after Pentagon was reported to consider funding the internet services in Ukraine. "No money from DoD, but several other countries, orgs &amp; individuals are paying for ~11k/25k terminals," Musk said.

Musk has said that SpaceX spends nearly $20 million a month for maintaining satellite services in Ukraine. This is in addition to the $80 million that has been spent to enable and support Starlink there.

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SpaceX is losing approximately $20 million a month from unpaid service and costs related to security measures for cyberwar defense, but "we'll keep doing it (sigh)", Musk tweeted.

Politico had reported on Monday that Pentagon is considering funding the services in Ukraine. However, no official word on the same has been said yet. Last week, SpaceX had said that it might have to shut the services in Ukraine as it cannot bear the cost any more. The next day, Musk also stated the same, saying that the costs are getting too much to bear and the company will have to pull the plug.

He later said that he will continue to fund the services himself.

The matter was made bigger by the fact that a Ukraine official had criticised Musk for offering a solution on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Musk's statement about stopping services came after this and it was assumed that his actions were in reaction to the Ukraine official. He even posted a sly tweet about the same.&nbsp;

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Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that Starlink has not received any funding from the US Department of Defense. This comes a day after Pentagon was reported to consider funding the internet services in Ukraine.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that Starlink has not received any funding from the US Department of Defense. This comes a day after Pentagon was reported to consider funding the internet services in Ukraine. "No money from DoD, but several other countries, orgs & individuals are paying for ~11k/25k terminals," Musk said. Musk has said that SpaceX spends nearly $20 million a month for maintaining satellite services in Ukraine. This is in addition to the $80 million that has been spent to enable and support Starlink there. Also Read | Elon Musk makes U-turn, says funding would continue for Starlink in Ukraine SpaceX is losing approximately $20 million a month from unpaid service and costs related to security measures for cyberwar defense, but "we'll keep doing it (sigh)", Musk tweeted. Politico had reported on Monday that Pentagon is considering funding the services in Ukraine. However, no official word on the same has been said yet. Last week, SpaceX had said that it might have to shut the services in Ukraine as it cannot bear the cost any more. The next day, Musk also stated the same, saying that the costs are getting too much to bear and the company will have to pull the plug. He later said that he will continue to fund the services himself. The matter was made bigger by the fact that a Ukraine official had criticised Musk for offering a solution on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Musk's statement about stopping services came after this and it was assumed that his actions were in reaction to the Ukraine official. He even posted a sly tweet about the same. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk says he hasn't received any funding from Pentagon for Starlink services in Ukraine

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken on the matter of Elon Musk's statements regarding the heavy costs being sustained by SpaceX to operate Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. Last week, Musk had said that it was costing SpaceX $20 million a month to support Ukraine’s communications needs.

Earlier, Ukraine had slammed Musk for offering a solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Citing the matter, DeSantis said,&nbsp;“When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk positioned his satellites over Ukraine and gave them these things. So they’ve actually been using his devices to be able to defend their country, and I guess some of the people in the government were attacking Musk."

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“And I’m just thinking to myself, ‘He’s doing this for free,’ ” DeSantis said. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Good Lord!”

“He’s provided that for them for free,” DeSantis added. “And if you think about it, in a country that big, given what’s going on, that’s tens of millions of dollars that he’s effectively donated.”

After asking the US government to pick up the tab on the internet operations, Musk later tweeted that he will continue to pay for the services.

“The hell with it … even though Starlink is still losing money &amp; other companies are getting billions of taxpayer $, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine govt for free,“ Musk tweeted Saturday.

Pentagon is now reportedly considering funding Elon Musk's Starlink network in war-torn Ukraine, reported Politico. Neither Pentagon nor US Department of Defense Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative have commented on the matter yet.&nbsp;

DeSantis was replying to a query about poor internet connection in Florida following Hurrican Ian, and said “Elon Musk devices” and “Musk stuff” in each county may help in the short term.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken on the matter of Elon Musk's statements regarding the heavy costs being sustained by SpaceX to operate Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken on the matter of Elon Musk's statements regarding the heavy costs being sustained by SpaceX to operate Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. Last week, Musk had said that it was costing SpaceX $20 million a month to support Ukraine’s communications needs. Earlier, Ukraine had slammed Musk for offering a solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Citing the matter, DeSantis said, “When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk positioned his satellites over Ukraine and gave them these things. So they’ve actually been using his devices to be able to defend their country, and I guess some of the people in the government were attacking Musk." Also Read | Pentagon considering funding Starlink network in Ukraine: Report “And I’m just thinking to myself, ‘He’s doing this for free,’ ” DeSantis said. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Good Lord!” “He’s provided that for them for free,” DeSantis added. “And if you think about it, in a country that big, given what’s going on, that’s tens of millions of dollars that he’s effectively donated.” After asking the US government to pick up the tab on the internet operations, Musk later tweeted that he will continue to pay for the services. “The hell with it … even though Starlink is still losing money & other companies are getting billions of taxpayer $, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine govt for free,“ Musk tweeted Saturday. Pentagon is now reportedly considering funding Elon Musk's Starlink network in war-torn Ukraine, reported Politico. Neither Pentagon nor US Department of Defense Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative have commented on the matter yet. DeSantis was replying to a query about poor internet connection in Florida following Hurrican Ian, and said “Elon Musk devices” and “Musk stuff” in each county may help in the short term. (With inputs from agencies)

Florida Governor DeSantis lauds Musk for providing internet services to Ukraine

Elon Musk Friday confirmed reports that SpaceX won't be able to pay for Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine indefinitely. On Thursday, a CNN report said that SpaceX won't be able to pay for the services in Ukraine anymore. US military has also confirmed it was communicating with the billionaire's company about funding for the key network.

A few days back, Musk had angered Ukrainian officials for suggesting his controversial plan for de-escalating the conflict, which included acknowledging Russian sovereignty over Crimea. He faced severe criticism from various quarters for the same and some reports suggest that this is the reason why he wants to pull the plug on the satellite internet.

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A Ukrainian journalist then pointed out that Ukrainian diplomat Andrij Melnyk had asked him to stay out of the matter, after which Musk started talking about stopping the services.

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Starlink has played a vital role in Ukraine's communications amid Russia's invasion of the country. The company operates a constellation of more than 3,000 small satellites in low Earth orbit. Musk had informed last week that SpaceX donated some 25,000 ground terminals to Ukraine.

In a series of tweets, the world's richest man appeared to confirm the CNN report saying he had written to the Pentagon warning that he might have to stop funding the entire thing and that the military would need to foot the bill.

"SpaceX is not asking to recoup past expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system indefinitely *and* send several thousand more terminals that have data usage up to 100X greater than typical households," he tweeted.&nbsp;

"This is unreasonable."

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Friday that the US Department of Defense is in contact with Musk on the matter.

"We can confirm the department received correspondence from SpaceX about the funding of... their satellite communications product in Ukraine. We remain in communication with SpaceX about this and other topics," Singh said in a statement.

Musk also informed the operation has already cost SpaceX $80 million and is likely to exceed $100 million by year end.

However, as per CNN reports, SpaceX figures shared with the Pentagon show about 85 per cent of the first 20,000 terminals in Ukraine were paid at least in part by countries such as the United States, Poland, or other entities, which also paid for about 30 percent of internet connectivity.

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Elon Musk Friday confirmed reports that SpaceX won't be able to pay for Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine indefinitely. On Thursday, a CNN report said that SpaceX won't be able to pay for the services in Ukraine anymore.

Elon Musk Friday confirmed reports that SpaceX won't be able to pay for Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine indefinitely. On Thursday, a CNN report said that SpaceX won't be able to pay for the services in Ukraine anymore. US military has also confirmed it was communicating with the billionaire's company about funding for the key network. A few days back, Musk had angered Ukrainian officials for suggesting his controversial plan for de-escalating the conflict, which included acknowledging Russian sovereignty over Crimea. He faced severe criticism from various quarters for the same and some reports suggest that this is the reason why he wants to pull the plug on the satellite internet. Also Read | Elon Musk denies reports alleging that he spoke to Vladimir Putin before tweeting his peace plan A Ukrainian journalist then pointed out that Ukrainian diplomat Andrij Melnyk had asked him to stay out of the matter, after which Musk started talking about stopping the services. We’re just following his recommendation 🤷‍♂️ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 14, 2022 × Starlink has played a vital role in Ukraine's communications amid Russia's invasion of the country. The company operates a constellation of more than 3,000 small satellites in low Earth orbit. Musk had informed last week that SpaceX donated some 25,000 ground terminals to Ukraine. In a series of tweets, the world's richest man appeared to confirm the CNN report saying he had written to the Pentagon warning that he might have to stop funding the entire thing and that the military would need to foot the bill. "SpaceX is not asking to recoup past expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system indefinitely *and* send several thousand more terminals that have data usage up to 100X greater than typical households," he tweeted. "This is unreasonable." SpaceX is not asking to recoup past expenses, but also cannot fund the existing system indefinitely *and* send several thousand more terminals that have data usage up to 100X greater than typical households. This is unreasonable. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 14, 2022 × Also Read | SpaceX wants Pentagon to foot bills for Starlink satellite services in Ukraine Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Friday that the US Department of Defense is in contact with Musk on the matter. "We can confirm the department received correspondence from SpaceX about the funding of... their satellite communications product in Ukraine. We remain in communication with SpaceX about this and other topics," Singh said in a statement. Musk also informed the operation has already cost SpaceX $80 million and is likely to exceed $100 million by year end. However, as per CNN reports, SpaceX figures shared with the Pentagon show about 85 per cent of the first 20,000 terminals in Ukraine were paid at least in part by countries such as the United States, Poland, or other entities, which also paid for about 30 percent of internet connectivity. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk says 'unreasonable' to expect Starlink to fund services in Ukraine indefinitely