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SpaceX Debuts National Security Business Line Called Starshield

By Rachel Jewett

Monday, December 5th, 2022

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SpaceX Debuts National Security Business Line Called Starshield

SpaceX visualization of interoperable laser terminals. Photo: SpaceX

SpaceX is venturing into Earth observation (EO) and hosted payloads for national security use, with a new business line called Starshield. The company added a section to its website for Starshield on Friday, describing it as “SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts.” While Starlink is a commercial business that offers broadband internet via satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Starshield will support national security. Starshield has three focus areas — EO, with satellites with sensing payloads…

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