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The Response of SpaceX
Elon Musk's response to these developments was immediate. While expressing a desire to avoid conflict, Musk urged that the technology underlying these Chinese advancements represents a serious risk, indicating that laser and microwave systems had the potential to disable or manipulate Starlink satellites effortlessly. Musk's concerns resonate throughout the industry; the interface between rapid technological advancement and its implications for warfare is becoming increasingly complex in the current geopolitical climate.