# Starlink
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Starlink’s Rise: How Musk’s Satellite Network Became a Geopolitical Weapon — and a Cash Cow
Starlink has moved from commercial broadband provider to an instrument of geopolitical influence, supported by billions in U.S. government contracts and explosive subscriber growth that helped lift SpaceX’s valuation to roughly $800bn by end‑2025. Its dual civilian‑military business model, technical dominance and growing role in conflict zones pose fresh political and regulatory dilemmas for states and markets.
How SpaceX’s Starlink Became a Geopolitical Lever — and What It Means for Markets and Alliances
Starlink has evolved from a consumer satellite broadband service into a strategic instrument backed by substantial U.S. government contracts and allied support, contributing to SpaceX’s dramatic valuation rise. Its use in conflict zones alongside recent U.S. political moves and market responses underscores how private platforms, state security needs and capital markets are now mutually reinforcing.