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How did Elon Musk's Starlink become so dominant in the market?

By Julia Ritchey
Published July 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM EDT

The team from NPR's "Planet Money" looks at Elon Musk's Starlink and its big lead in the satellite internet market. Can it stay ahead of its competitors?

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Julia Ritchey
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