Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
During the recent Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, calling him a "real genius." This came during discussions about satellite technology and Russia's own satellite internet project, Rassvet. Putin emphasized that it was important for Russia and the US to maintain close contact, particularly with Musk, to ensure the satellites do not interfere with each other in orbit.
Rassvet, with only a few dozen satellites currently in orbit, is described by the Russian Embassy as "Russia's Starlink alternative" and "only the country's first steps in this field." The US and Russia are reportedly growing closer, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Starlink internet played a crucial role in supporting Ukrainian forces.
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