Elon Musk-owned SpaceX may be building spy satellite network for US agency

Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceXis reportedly building a network of hundreds of spy satellites. A report has said that this work is being done under a classified contract with a US intelligence agency.Citing five sources familiar with the program, news agency Reuters reported that SpaceX’s Starshield business is building a network under a $1.8 billion contract that was signed in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), an intelligence agency that manages spy satellites.The report said that the leaked plans reveal SpaceX’s role in building a massive network of low-Earth orbit satellites aimed at supporting ground forces for the US…Continue Reading

Student Government Association hosts spring 2024 elections: meet the candidates

After extending the deadline for applications to run for a Student Government Association race, 44 candidates applied across all 60 spots. The deadline was extended twice — as no one applied to run for student body president. The first time SGA extended the deadline, the organization was not technically allowed to do so because it was done without an election amendment or approval from the Senate. Voting opens on PhoenixConnect at 8 a.m. Monday, March 18 and closes 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.  Elon News Network asked each candidate what they hope to accomplish in their role if elected, as…Continue Reading