Starlink currently receives some subsidies from the government, but POLITICO’s John Hendel reported in October that it could be in line for billions more under a more favorable Republican-led Federal Communications Commission, possibly headed by Musk ally and current senior Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr.

SpaceX is on a trajectory to remain the most dominant player in space launches for years to come as it makes strides with its heavy-duty Starship rocket program.

Musk, the world’s richest person, will head the new panel along with former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Here is how it might work. What cuts to expect. Mu