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Shirtless elon musk vacations in mykonos on luxury yacht.

Let’s just hope he applied sunscreen with a high SPF.

A shirtless Elon Musk was seen soaking up the sun aboard a luxury yacht in Mykonos, Greece, on Sunday, per exclusive photos obtained by Page Six.

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The multibillionaire was with a small group that included newlywed pals Ari Emanuel and Sarah Staudinger as they sailed the Aegean Sea on the “Zeus” — an almost $20,000-per-week motor yacht that can accommodate six guests in over three cabins and comes with a professional crew.

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Musk, 51, boarded the swanky boat wearing a plain white T-shirt, black swim trunks, dark sunglasses, a black baseball cap and matching flip-flops.

The Tesla CEO soon stripped down to just his bathing suit and took a dive into the ocean. Once back on the yacht, Endeavor CEO Emanuel — long held to be the inspiration for fictional Hollywood agent Ari Gold in “Entourage” — hosed him down.

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Musk was later seen enjoying a cocktail before the group headed out to explore the island.

The SpaceX founder — who recently confirmed to Page Six exclusively that he had welcomed his 10th child — did not seem the least bit bothered by Twitter’s massive lawsuit against him.

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Musk first  agreed to buy the social media website for $44 billion in April but pulled out of the deal earlier this month on the belief the platform may be lying about what percentage of its users are bots.

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In their filing, Twitter’s attorneys  described Musk’s claim as a “bad faith” attempt to walk away from the agreement.

In response, Musk called the company’s suit “meritless” and and told a judge that he needs until next year to formally respond.

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The business tycoon informed us earlier this month that he had quietly welcomed twins  with his Neuralink executive,  Shivon Zilis , in November 2021, adding that he had no plans to stop procreating.

When congratulated on the newest additions to his brood, he replied, “Thanks,” followed by, “Bravo to big families.”

When asked how many kids he would like to have, Musk said, “As many as I am able to spend time with and be a good father.”

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A Voyage Through Elon Musk's Futuristic Yacht

Elon Musk, the pioneer behind SpaceX and Tesla, is renowned for pushing the boundaries of technology. But his influence extends beyond space and electric cars—his yacht is a veritable sea-bound spaceship, a marvel that merges luxury, design, and technology.

A Fusion of Luxury and Tech

Elon Musk's yacht effortlessly blends opulence with cutting-edge technology. The interiors are awash with sleek, futuristic design elements that echo the aesthetics of Tesla's vehicles and SpaceX's spacecraft. From the smart lighting system that adjusts according to the time of day to the innovative climate control mechanism, the yacht exemplifies smart living.

Each stateroom is outfitted with a state-of-the-art entertainment system, which syncs with personal devices to offer a customized multimedia experience. Musk's love for minimalism is evident in the yacht's design—the furniture's clean lines and the muted color palette create a tranquil environment.

Navigating the Green Wave

Musk’s commitment to sustainability is well-documented, and his yacht is no exception. The yacht’s hull has been crafted from an eco-friendly composite material, and solar panels integrated into the design provide clean energy.

The onboard water purification system ensures that no waste water is discharged into the ocean, thus protecting marine life. Additionally, the yacht is powered by an electric motor, reflecting Musk's endeavor to promote zero-emission transportation.

Luxe Amenities on Board

The yacht houses a variety of upscale amenities. The onboard gym, equipped with cutting-edge fitness technology, allows guests to maintain their workout regimen while at sea. The yacht also features a modern spa with a sauna and massage room for the ultimate relaxation.

The highlight, however, is the panoramic observation deck. This magnificent space offers a 360-degree view of the surroundings and is the perfect spot for stargazing or watching the sunrise.

Gourmet Dining Experience

No yacht is complete without a sophisticated culinary setup, and Musk’s vessel is no different. The yacht houses a gourmet kitchen, featuring state-of-the-art appliances and a team of world-class chefs. Here, guests can indulge in a diverse menu of international cuisines, all prepared with locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the elegant dining area can comfortably seat multiple guests, making it the perfect spot for intimate dinners or lavish parties.

Innovative Navigation and Safety Features

Consistent with Musk's reputation for technological innovation, the yacht’s navigation system employs advanced satellite technology and AI-assisted guidance. This not only ensures efficient travel but also significantly enhances safety at sea.

The yacht’s safety features are equally impressive, with comprehensive onboard surveillance, state-of-the-art fire suppression systems, and automated emergency protocols. These measures ensure that guests can enjoy their sea voyage with complete peace of mind.

Exploring the Underwater Realm

One of the most captivating features of Musk's yacht is the onboard mini-submarine. This underwater vehicle allows guests to explore the ocean depths in comfort and safety, offering a unique perspective of the marine world. The yacht also provides an array of diving and snorkeling equipment, inviting guests to take a closer look at the underwater life.

The Future of Yachting

Elon Musk’s yacht is not just a vessel; it’s a statement of the future. It stands as a testament to how technological innovations can revolutionize our lifestyle, even when we're out on the ocean. With its groundbreaking design and eco-conscious features, Musk's yacht sets a new standard for luxury sea travel, signaling the dawn of a new era in yachting.

In conclusion, Elon Musk's yacht is a testament to his vision for the future - a future that seamlessly blends luxury, technology, and sustainability. From the gourmet kitchen to the mini-submarine, every aspect of the yacht underscores Musk's commitment to redefining our experience of the world. And as we look ahead, one thing is certain: the future of yachting will indeed be exciting.

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Elon Musk spends time aboard luxury yacht in Greece amid Twitter dispute

Elon Musk is continuing to enjoy his time in Greece.

The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO, 51, on Monday was seen soaking up the sun while spending time with friends aboard a luxury yacht moored off the coast of Mykonos, Greece.

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The World’s Richest Man Has A Modest Taste In Superyachts

The same can't be said for his taste in private jets, however...

The World’s Richest Man Has A Modest Taste In Superyachts

Many rich people seem to be compensating for something when they buy f*ck off Ferraris and stonking superyachts. Elon Musk, however, was recently spotted off the coast of Greece in a relatively small charter yacht called Zeus.

In recent years, Elon Musk has kicked Jeff Bezos off this throne as ‘world’s richest man.’ Musk’s current net worth is $234.4 billion. Jeff Bezos’ net worth, for comparison, is $143.9 billion. Elon Musk’s companies include SpaceX, Tesla, The Boring Company, Neuralink and OpenAI. He can be a bit awkward, as seen on Joe Rogan’s podcast , and some people hate his Promethean attitude , but he is a fan of dry humour, a genius and is apparently (sometimes) able to manipulate crypto and stock markets at whim (make of that what you will).

Elon Musk also owns a $70 million (AUD $101 million) private jet, but – surprisingly, when you consider the spending habits of many of his contemporaries – does not own a superyacht. To this end, on a recent vacation to Greece, Musk was spotted on a boat called Zeus, which can be charted for some $7,000 (AUD $10,109) a day.

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This isn’t cheap by most people’s standards. But when you compare it to Jeff Bezos’ US$500 million, 127 metre long superyacht – which is going to be the biggest in the world – or any one of these Russian oligarchs’ outlandishly luxurious oceanic steeds , Musk’s rented 24-metre yacht starts to look positively ‘Marie Kondo.’

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Musk reportedly rented Zeus from SamBoat, which is a European online boat-rental company. According to Insider , the Zeus yacht that Musk was spotted on takes 20 people and is made for full-day excursions (when DMARGE checked SamBoat’s website , we could only find a boat called Zeus which takes 11 and is 12.3m long, however).

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Insider isn’t alone though. Yahoo News has also reported that the Zeus vessel Musk was spotted on is 24 metres long. So presumably there is another, bigger Zeus out there than the one we could find. In any case, Musk appeared to enjoy his day of leisure, being hosed off on the back deck and joking about it on Twitter (he wrote: “I should take my shirt off more often”).

Features and activities of Zeus include swimming off the back, chilling on the deck, sitting down for a meal (or sipping a cocktail) inside, sleeping in one of the four indoor berths and exploring the marvellous waters of the Aegean Sea with a snorkel and flippers.

C’est la vie .

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Discover the Luxury Yacht Elon Musk Chartered in Mykonos Last Summer

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX , is known for his high-profile lifestyle and luxury travels. Last summer, he made headlines again when he was spotted chartering a yacht in Mykonos, Greece . The yacht was the Zeus superyacht, a stunning vessel that turned heads with its sleek design and luxurious amenities.

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Elon Musk Charters Zeus Superyacht in Mykonos: A Look Inside

Zeus is a 24-meter yacht, which is equivalent to about 79 feet. Renting the vessel starts at $7,171 daily, making it a prime choice for high-end travelers like Elon Musk. The yacht is operated by Northrop & Johnson, a luxury yacht charter company that provides top-of-the-line vessels for discerning clients.

The Zeus superyacht features four luxurious cabins that accommodate up to eight guests. The interior is designed with a modern and minimalist style, creating a spacious and comfortable environment for guests to relax. The yacht also has an open-plan living area with large windows that provide stunning views of the surrounding seascape.

One of the standout features of Zeus is its outdoor deck space. The yacht has a spacious sun deck with sun loungers, a Jacuzzi, and a large dining area. The deck is perfect for hosting parties, soaking up the sun, or enjoying an al fresco meal with friends and family.

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Exploring Greece’s Stunning Islands: Elon Musk’s Mykonos Yacht Adventure

During his time in Mykonos, Musk reportedly enjoyed cruising around the Greek islands, taking in the stunning scenery and visiting local hotspots. Mykonos is known for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque beaches, and vibrant nightlife, making it a popular destination for yacht charters.

Chartering a yacht in Mykonos allows travelers to explore the Greek islands in style and comfort. The area offers diverse attractions, from historic sites and charming villages to trendy beach clubs and exclusive restaurants. With a yacht charter, guests can tailor their itinerary to their interests and preferences, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable vacation experience.

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From Mykonos to the Greek Isles: Aboard the Yacht Chartered by Elon Musk

In addition to Zeus, many other luxury yachts are available for charter in Mykonos and the surrounding areas. From sleek motor yachts to classic sailing vessels, there is a yacht for every taste and budget. Many yacht charters in Mykonos also offer a range of water sports activities, such as snorkeling, diving, and paddleboarding, allowing guests to explore the stunning underwater world and coastline.

Overall, Elon Musk’s choice to charter the Zeus superyacht in Mykonos highlights the appeal and luxury of yacht charters in this stunning destination. With its crystal-clear waters, picturesque beaches, and vibrant nightlife, Mykonos offers a truly unique and unforgettable vacation experience. Chartering a yacht in Mykonos allows travelers to explore the area’s many attractions in style and comfort, providing a personalized and luxurious adventure on the high seas.

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Elon Musk Parties on Luxury Yacht in Greece After Twitter Sues Him to Enforce $44 Billion Deal

Elon Musk spent time in Mykonos, Greece one week after filing to back out of purchasing Twitter

Elon Musk is on vacation!

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, 51, was spotted relaxing on a luxury yacht moored off the coast of Mykonos, Greece, on Sunday.

Keeping things casual in a plain T-shirt and swim shorts, Musk appeared to be kicking back with friends following the termination of his deal to purchase Twitter , for which Twitter is suing him, and a feud with former President Donald Trump.

Musk's new spat with Trump, 76, started during a July 9 political rally in Alaska, when Trump spoke about the billionaire's claim that he'd recently voted for a Republican for the first time, according to The Washington Post .

"He said the other day, 'Oh, I've never voted for a Republican.' I said, 'I didn't know that,'" Trump said at the rally. "He told me he voted for me, so he's another bull— artist."

Musk responded to Trump's criticism via Twitter in a reply to a Breitbart News tweet that shared Trump's comments.

"I don't hate the man, but it's time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset," wrote Musk. "Dems should also call off the attack – don't make it so that Trump's only way to survive is to regain the Presidency."

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Trump replied on Truth Social that Musk "should focus on getting himself out of the Twitter mess because he could owe $44 billion for something that's perhaps worthless."

In a further post, Trump mulled about why Musk was "allowed to break the $15 million stock purchase barrier on Twitter without any reporting?"

"That is a very serious breach! Have fun Elon and @jack , go to it!" he wrote, bringing Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey into the conversation.

Musk had previously said he would reverse Trump's permanent Twitter ban , a result of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol , if his Twitter deal succeeded.

After Musk filed to terminate his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter on July 8, the social media company's board said it planned to sue him to make sure the much-anticipated deal finally goes through.

Musk responded to Twitter's plan to force him to acquire the company via lawsuit by tweeting a meme of himself laughing in a series of four photos, with captions that read: "They said I couldn't buy Twitter, Then they wouldn't disclose bot info, Now they want to force me to buy Twitter in court, Now they have to disclose bot info in court."

When Musk filed to terminate the deal, he claimed that Twitter did not provide enough information about the number of fake accounts and bots on the social media platform, and didn't give his team enough data to do their own analysis.

"Sometimes Twitter has ignored Mr. Musk's requests, sometimes it has rejected them for reasons that appear to be unjustified, and sometimes it has claimed to comply while giving Mr. Musk incomplete or unusable information," read the filing.

Twitter launched a lawsuit against Musk on Tuesday to "compel" his completion of the deal. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Twitter claimed Musk acted in "bad faith" after reaching a deal to buy the social media platform earlier this year.

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"In April 2022, Elon Musk entered into a binding merger agreement with Twitter, promising to use his best efforts to get the deal done," Twitter said in the complaint, filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. "Now, less than three months later, Musk refuses to honor his obligations to Twitter and its stockholders because the deal he signed no longer serves his personal interests," it continued.

"Having mounted a public spectacle to put Twitter in play, and having proposed and then signed a seller-friendly merger agreement, Musk apparently believes that he — unlike every other party subject to Delaware contract law — is free to change his mind, trash the company, disrupt its operations, destroy stockholder value, and walk away," the company claimed.

Attorneys for Musk haven't responded to PEOPLE's request for comment about the lawsuit.

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Starlink: The lowdown on Elon Musk's satellite internet system

Starlink Maritime is rewriting the rulebook when it comes to connectivity at sea – but how does it compare?

It’s not just Tom Cruise who feels the need for speed. For guests and crew alike, fast, ubiquitous internet access at sea is now seen as a must-have provision. Everyone wants to surf on the surf.

“Connectivity is no longer regarded as a luxury,” says Nick Maynard, marketing director for communications company OneWeb. “It’s now right up there with reasons why a superyacht might not go to sea, such is the expectation from principals.”

This rise in demand goes way beyond Netflix and TikTok users on board. From audiovisual systems to artificial intelligence, fast, reliable data connections have become de rigueur and in demand – and there’s a revolution afoot.

The transformative technology everyone’s talking about is Elon Musk’s Starlink Maritime. A SpaceX offshoot, Starlink currently comprises a constellation of 3,300 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites circling the planet at an altitude of 550 kilometres, give or take. In time, this is expected to increase to 12,000 satellites. It’s a radically different approach to the traditional VSAT system yacht owners will be familiar with: geostationary (GEO) networks that rely on satellites parked at some 36,000 kilometres and MEO (medium-earth orbit) satellites hovering around 20,000 kilometres.

The system is exciting to those in the connectivity business because LEO satellites can outperform GEO and MEO satellites by offering faster internet speeds. They’re also far cheaper to make and deploy, mainly due to their size. GEO satellites are physically bigger (around the size of a large van) and can only be launched one at a time, whereas Starlink’s LEO satellites weigh just 260 kilograms and 64 can be launched at once.

Why the need for so many? Simply put, fewer GEO and MEO satellites are required for coverage as they see so much more of the planet, given their distance from earth, whereas LEO satellites only see a fraction of the planet at any one time. GEO satellite coverage is planetary (barring the poles) but latency – the delay in data transmission – is high; LEO satellites can deliver much quicker speeds, but lots of them are needed to guarantee coverage. Imagine a torch shining on a globe – move it in and the beam gets tighter and brighter; move it out and it gets broader and dimmer.

Currently providing internet service to around 40 countries, Starlink is proving to be quite the disruptor. Compared to more conventional satcom systems, it also promises lower running costs and simpler installation, as there’s no requirement for a satellite dome. Instead, a flat antenna can be unobtrusively accommodated on deck. The only requirement is a clear line of sight with the sky overhead.

Starlink’s antennas can be flat because LEO satellites fly so low; the “look angle” of the receiver, therefore, is always close to vertical, so it doesn’t need a wide range of movement. The panels can also be smaller, given the strength of the signal. At the time of writing, Starlink was not yet offering global coverage, with internet provision restricted to the Mediterranean and coastal areas of the US, Europe and parts of South America and Australia. The company is expecting to achieve global coverage by around March this year.

One of the first yachts to install Starlink Maritime was the 54.9-metre Loon . Captain Paul Clarke reports the installation was easier than previous VSAT systems. “Almost six months after installing Starlink, we’re still in love with it,” he tells us. “We were able to turn off our satellite TV dishes and we now stream everything on all the TVs throughout. There’s no need to be locked into expensive, high-maintenance sat TV provider contracts, so it saves us $20,000 (£16,200) a year.”

Starlink Maritime’s pricing is also appealingly straightforward: $10,000 for two flat-panel antennas (only one is needed to provide internet, but two are supplied for redundancy in case of an output failure), and a monthly charge of $5,000 for unlimited data. Resellers, meanwhile, have recently started making the pricing even more attractive; connectivity company Anuvu is now selling single a Starlink Maritime antenna for as little as $2,500.

The upfront cost of the equipment is well below the tens of thousands you’d expect to pay for a sat dome on a superyacht, but the monthly subscription cost is similar or higher – but then again, so are the speeds.

Under optimal conditions, Starlink can offer a maximum upload speed of 40Mbps, and 350Mbps download per installation, which is considerably faster than most home broadband users experience. Of course, it won’t deliver this level of performance consistently in real-world conditions, particularly when coverage is patchy, or when you’re in port, competing for bandwidth.

Clarke notes that the system’s growing popularity does appear to be slowing things down. “We are definitely noticing congestion as more and more people make the change to Starlink,” he says. “We’ve also noticed that when in the same ports as cruise ships, we have a massive reduction in bandwidth. There is nothing official from Starlink about this, but it seems that they get priority.”

Still, Clarke remains enthusiastic. “You’ve got to understand that Starlink is still in its infancy and will continue to grow and get better over time as it launches more satellites.” He’s also a fan of the design: “Starlink dishes are flat, so no more need for the big sat domes. I think we will see some more sleek yachts coming out of the yards in the near future as a result.”

What are the alternatives to Starlink?

Of course, Starlink isn’t the only LEO game in town. Its sole competition – for now – is OneWeb, which has been steadily building up its own network of LEO satellites since 2019, with the aim of offering global coverage during 2023. Amazon, meanwhile, is about to muscle in with Project Kuiper, its proposed constellation of 3,000 LEO satellites. The company’s first prototype satellites will be launched this year.

Further providers are coming, too. If all the proposed constellations make it into space, it would increase the current number of satellites orbiting the earth 40-fold to around 200,000.

OneWeb’s Maynard says that the creation of a global constellation has been “a monumental, even Herculean” challenge for the company. “Each day our team has grappled with some big questions and decisions, for example how to efficiently manage a fleet of spacecraft from down here on earth, devising space-based connectivity service propositions that are relevant and easy to use, preventing orbital debris and cleaning up what’s already up there.”

Each OneWeb satellite is about the size of a washing machine and orbits the earth at 26,000km/h, at an altitude of 1,200 kilometres, which is described by Maynard as the “sweet spot” for delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity globally.

A key differentiator between OneWeb and Starlink is that OneWeb’s constellation operates further away from earth, with a smaller fleet of satellites that each have a wider beam width. “We’re delivering global coverage with an agile, efficient and responsible fleet of just 648 satellites, far fewer than some other planned constellations,” says Maynard.

While OneWeb won’t be drawn on pricing  (“We are an indirect business, we can’t really comment on pricing as this would be determined by our distribution partners,” says Maynard), the company says it’s more cost-effective than the traditional VSAT hardware.

Using a dual parabolic antenna (more like a traditional satellite dish), yacht owners can expect up to 125Mbps download and 25Mbps upload speeds. OneWeb’s antennas are also smaller than those picking up higher-earth-orbit satellites, so they don’t need so much space on the radar mast.

It is offering a flat-panel version called OW1 for land-based installations, teaming up with Intellian to make it, but a marine version is not yet available, although market watchers don’t expect it to be too long before one is announced. Third-party flat-panel antenna company Kymeta, meanwhile, has been around the yachting scene for some time and offers a flat-panel antenna for superyachts that can integrate with OneWeb’s constellation.

Cardiff-based Excelerate has been in the satcom business for more than 20 years and is a OneWeb partner. “I’ve often said that in a technology business, I spend half my time being totally excited and enthused and half being terrified. Things never stand still, and the pace of change seems to be getting faster,” says David Savage, the group’s executive chairman.

The complexities of LEO are staggering compared to a GEO network, he says, which is why the technology has taken so long to realise and has led to several high-profile failures. The concept of LEO connectivity was first proposed 30 years ago, but the high costs scuppered the first companies through the door, including Iridium, which was forced into bankruptcy.

“LEO satellites are travelling at 25,000km/h, so when a yacht connects to just one it can only ‘see’ it for about 10 minutes and then it’s gone, so during that process, the yacht has to be handed over to the next one and so on and so on. LEO satellites have to work with each other as well as the ground – all at 25,000km/h – and there might be thousands of them, or at least hundreds, depending on which network,” says Savage.

Does this mean the end of satellite domes?

So is the writing on the wall for traditional VSAT linking to high-orbiting satellites? According to the owner of the 38.8-metre sailing yacht Atalante , an early adopter of Starlink Maritime, LEO is a serious contender. He describes Starlink’s tech as “transformational”, adding: “When the Atlantic and Pacific coverages are complete in March 2023 it will be revolutionary.”

Atalante had one of the first Starlink Maritime systems fitted in October 2022. “We have trialled it in port and on the recent transatlantic crossing from Palma to St Martin. In Palma, we would regularly see speeds of 35 to 50Mbps and sometimes even 80 to 90Mbps. There was not a noticeable difference between Palma and on passage to the Canaries.” He says the crew lost Starlink coverage about 430 nautical miles southwest of the Canaries and picked it up again about 175 nautical miles off St Martin.

“Class rules and insurance will mean we have to maintain our FleetBroadband service for safety communication, but if the reliability of the Starlink service continues to be good, I cannot see the point of paying for two parallel services when Starlink appears to be superior.”

As to whether Starlink is the future, Savage is sceptical. “For sure, I am in the ‘how cool is this’ camp, but I am also in the ‘where’s the catch’ camp, too. The Starlink Maritime option has  a lower contention rate, which means that  the service is shared by fewer users than the recreational vehicle or consumer offering, but  as far as I am aware, unlike the current GEO offerings, there is no way to guarantee a minimum level of service.”

Echoing the view of Loon ’s Captain Clarke, Savage adds, “The jury is out on what will happen when a large group of yachts are all trying to use Starlink in a crowded port or bay simultaneously. When it comes to guaranteed connectivity, a yacht needs as many plan Bs as possible. To rely on a single public or private network is courting disaster.”

A number of satcom equipment companies are now starting to offer solutions with as many of these plan Bs integrated as possible – taking advantage of the high speeds of LEO satellites, but with the ability to switch to higher-earth-orbit satellites if required. Whereas Starlink receivers can only see Starlink satellites, these companies have spread their bets.

Launched in January, Intellian’s latest offering, the XEO Series, automatically switches between GEO, MEO and LEO satellites – depending on which is offering the best coverage and speed. The XEO series requires the installation of a dual-band antenna, but its ability to operate across multiple frequencies means fewer domes are required.

Fort Lauderdale-based FMC GlobalSat, meanwhile, also offers a solution that packs in as much redundancy as possible, able to pick up GEO, MEO, LEO satellites across 210 countries, as well as 5G and 4G wireless networks. Emmanuel Cotrel, CEO and founder, says the best option for yacht owners is a hybrid solution.

Connection and navigation specialist KVH recently launched TracNet H90, a hybrid system that marries VSAT with 5G and Wi-Fi. Of Starlink and other LEO and MEO services in development, KVH’s Chris Watson says: “People are eager to learn about what they’ll offer. LEO services may be enough for some customers, and if they’re willing to accept the occasional outages, lack of live support and additional services and more.

“However, we’ve always believed that ‘good enough’ is never good enough when you’re on the water. That’s why we see the new LEO services as part of a genuinely robust connectivity solution for yachts. We designed our TracNet systems to offer that hybrid concept by seamlessly combining VSAT, 5G and Wi-Fi into a single antenna, while integrating and managing additional services, like Starlink, through intelligent, automatic switching for the best connections all the time.”

Savage’s company Excelerate, meanwhile, has launched a product called Hybrid Edge, which can pull in feeds from OneWeb, Starlink, 4/5G and higher-earth orbit satellites to offer the ultimate in redundancy and speed, since the device is able to combine bandwidths. It should be noted, however, that users will still need the relevant receivers on their radar masts for each connection to work.

“Starlink is grabbing the headlines now because it is the first LEO service to hit the mass market,” says Savage. “And while it isn’t the  only LEO service out there, it is enjoying a  period of very little competition, particularly because of the low capital outlay required by users to enjoy the service and the relatively low monthly connectivity costs compared to anything else out there.”

But competition for Starlink is growing as space gets more and more crowded with LEO constellations. Astronomers aren’t happy, but your teenager will be when they’re streaming the latest Netflix release in the middle of the Pacific.

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United inks deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer free WiFi on flights

  • United Airlines will soon offer free WiFi via Elon Musk's Starlink service on all its flights.
  • The airline plans to test the service in early 2025.
  • United is the latest airline to use Starlink, after Hawaiian airlines and regional carrier JSX.

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United Airlines is turning to Elon Musk's satellite service to offer free WiFi on its flights.

The airline announced on Friday it had struck a deal with SpaceX and will soon provide free WiFi on all its aircraft using the company's satellite internet provider, Starlink .

United said the Starlink-powered internet connection will allow passengers to stream movies and work while on the move.

The airline plans to test the service in early 2025, with the first connected passenger flights expected later that year.

United passengers  currently pay $10 for WiFi or $8 for members of the company's MileagePlus frequent-flyer program.

United is the latest airline to adopt Starlink, which uses a network of thousands of satellites to supply internet signal almost anywhere in the world, including to remote areas or on cruise ships and yachts .

Hawaiian Airlines began offering free Starlink access on board its flights earlier this year, and regional jet firm JSX struck a deal with SpaceX back in 2022 .

Other airlines are also choosing to offer free in-flight WiFi, with  Delta announcing last year  that  it would offer free internet access on most of its flights.

Not everyone has been convinced by Musk's Starlink, however.

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said in 2022 that Starlink would need to get cheaper before he would consider adding it to the low-cost airlines' flights.

SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside normal working hours.

Watch: A report says Starlink terminals are being used in Russia after Putin and Musk deny it

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Vladimir Surdin: ''Everything is very bad in our astronautics, almost no real achievements''

Famous astronomer and person who popularises science talks about the situation in Russian astronautics, lack of intellect and Zimin's Dynasty fund

Realnoe Vremya managed to talk to another famous Russian astronomer and person who popularises science, senior fellow of the Sternberg Astronomical Institute, docent of the Faculty of Physics at Moscow State University Vladimir Surdin whose visit was organised together with Alpina Non-Fiction Publishing House during the Smena's Summer Book Festival. In Kazan, the scientist delivered a lecture about Mars. In a talk with Realnoe Vremya's reporter, he told what is going on in Russian astronautics, why Russia can't succeed even if it has ideas and money in this field and why the authorities don't need an educated population.

''Everything is very bad in our astronautics. Only plans are discussed, there are almost no real achievements''

Mr Surdin, space is one of the most interesting topics, of course. What is happening to it in Russia now? As far as I am concerned, if earlier we occupied the first place in commercial launches, now we are losing to America and China.

We are not losing to America yet because their astronautics is expensive – they pay their workers and engineers well. Ours are still cheap, we don't pay the labour of our workers well. But China starts to go ahead of us because they also pay a bit but their rockets are not worse than ours. And now one rocket will be even better. We are considerably losing to China. India actively starts to enter the market – it loses to China but already catches up with us. Although not only in astronautics – we have not had new car models, agricultural equipment left from the Soviet era, many things. We are becoming richer personally: we build dachas and buy Mercedes cars. When this process ends, engineering will probably start to develop again. Everything is very bad in our astronautics. Only plans are discussed, there are almost no real achievements. We fly on the same vehicle to the same place where we have flown in the last ten years. We have launched nothing further the earth orbit, that is to say, to the Moon, Mars, Venus, during 30 years. The generation of engineers who knew how to do it passed away during the 30 years. New, young people who don't have experience came. Even if they start launching spacecraft today, they will go through all the mistakes that generation went through.

Do we have a reserve? Can we hope that we will finally achieve great successes in modern astronautics?

Who hoped in the early 20 th century that right Russia, a too obsolete agrarian country, would launch the first satellite, send the first man into space, be first to land on the Moon? It was impossible to forecast. It was possible because the Bolsheviks came – very strict power that ground people down making them work. But it managed to prepare for a colossal breakthrough in engineering and industry. By awful losses of both people and art pieces, we sold out expensive paintings from the Hermitage to buy equipment from Americans for factories. Nevertheless, precisely the power made the retarded agrarian country an engineering leader. In other words, almost everything comes to a desire and skill of the power to make the country different. What a country the power wants to make it depends on whether we have a desire or not. Every person wants well-being in family, cosiness, comforts, to work less, to have more – it is a normal desire of almost every person. And we feed the power to enable it to rule the ship. Our hopes will go there where it turns the steering wheel. We will either continue purchasing new Mercedes cars or new machine tools to make new goods.

What a place we occupy now in this race?

We need to remember only one digit very well – 2%. Russia's population accounts for 2% of the world population. The scientific product is 2% of the world scientific product. America has 30%, China has about 15% today. These are very interconnected things. But if we continue purchasing expensive cars, building dachas and buying yachts for these 2%, there won't be any country, roughly speaking. In world production, Switzerland accounts for 1%. But what they do well creates a good life for the whole nation. We need to count on it as we have 2% of the population, it means we need to create normal conditions for them. Powerful programmes are needed to educate people. Now it is not common to quote Lenin. But one his quotation is in the forefront of my mind: learn, learn and again learn. He was the person who said when the revolution took place and he was the person who saw the level the population was at. The Bolsheviks either shot the intelligentsia dead or jailed or expelled them abroad. And when he saw what left, he said to learn was the only goal. And they started to learn.

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Now it is not common to quote Lenin. But one his quotation is in the forefront of my mind: learn, learn and again learn. He was the person who said when the revolution took place and he was the person who saw the level the population was at

Is Russia going to colonise Mars in the short run?

We don't have any plans for Mars. If Europe did not attract us to this project, we would not have them. We have plans for the Moon. We have Lavochkina factory that manufactures good satellites. It started to make robots that will fly around the Moon, land on it, bring soil samples – in brief, to repeat what we did in the 60s but at a more modern level. In other words, the new generation of engineering will learn to do what the previous generation went through. I think China will be ahead of us because all their schedules are earlier than Russia's, while ours, on the contrary, are postponed. And everything goes far away because of a lack of money. I have taught several Chinese students in the last 10 years. They always say: ''We want about the Moon.'' I answer that there are many interesting things besides the Moon. They continued: ''No, we want about the Moon. We have a lunar programme, and we were asked to know how to deal with the Moon.'' I look and see they finally learnt how to deal with it. They will send a person to the Moon in 7-8 years.

Elon Musk set a task to colonise Mars by 2100. What do you think about the entrepreneur? Are his plans real?

Some people admire Musk, others say he is an impostor. I think he managed to make real everything he has promised at the moment. Why should not we love him if he is a really talented businessman and smart engineer? But it is not a work of only one person – he is backed by colossal American equipment. He knows how to make a project up, find money and make the American industry produce. We had a smart person – Yury Milner who became a billionaire here, then moved to the Silicon Valley and is launching amazing projects on search of extra-terrestrial civilisations, interstellar travels. It might seem he made this money here, why can't he launch these projects in Russia? The thing is that we don't have a site. Even if there is money, somebody needs to make smart things for it. Precisely Elon Musk and not only he takes advantage of that the American industry expects a good idea from him to start making it real. Give us an idea and money, and we will do it. Our country has few people who are able to do it. Even if there are money and ideas, there are almost no skilful people, workers, engineers. If there are, they work for our military industry that takes the best things in the country. So Musk is a tough cookie, he knows what to do. He also a good promoter – he skillfully promotes this business.

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- tatarstan's trade, economic relations with countries in organization of islamic cooperation improved dramatically, says rustam minnikhanov.

Tatarstan’s leader meets with ambassadors in Russia as part of KazanForum 2024

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KAZAN, Tatarstan (AA) – Tatarstan's trade and economic relations with countries in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have improved dramatically, said the leader of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan on Wednesday.

Republic of Tatarstan Rais (Head) Rustam Minnikhanov made the remarks at the 15th international economic summit Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2024, which is running between May 14 and 19 in Kazan, Tatarstan's capital, with Turkish global news service agency Anadolu as its global communications partner.

Addressing the ambassadors, Minnikhanov said trade with Egypt, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Tunisia, Türkiye, and several states has grown significantly.

“We are strengthening connections with the partners from the countries of Asia and Africa,” he added.

He pointed out that Tatarstan is one of Russia's industrial centers, saying, "We produce vehicles, aeroplanes, helicopters, ships, and we are the largest processor of oil, related products, petrochemistry, and mineral fertilizer production." And we are a major agricultural production center."

Noting that the event has become “a good tradition” for opportunities for cooperation, Minnikhanov said the forum has been “quite packed” with sessions, discussions, roundtables on Islamic finance, partnership banking, entrepreneurship, investment, logistics, halal lifestyle, diplomacy, and many other issues.

“Russia and the countries of the OIC interact on the basis of the well-balanced approaches to a number of problems in the modern world,” he said.

“The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the most industrially developed regions of Russia and one of the most innovative regions of our country as well,” he said.

Noting the upcoming meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Group of Strategic Vision, he said that it is one of Russia’s active and operational mechanisms for interaction with the Islamic world.

Tanju Bilgic, Turkish Ambassador to Moscow, was one of the envoys who spoke during the meeting.

The Turkish envoy said Türkiye and Russia “are having a very good cooperation.”

Noting Türkiye and Russia aim to reach $100 billion in trade volume, Bilgic said: “Last year our trade volume was around $56 billion. Tatarstan is very instrumental in reaching that target.”

Bilgic also mentioned that the current target trade volume between Tatarstan and Türkiye is about $2.9 billion, with Tatarstan accounting for one-third of Turkish investments in Russia.

"We have invested more than $2.5 billion in Tatarstan," he added.

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