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Vietnam Approves SpaceX's Starlink Amid New Mexico Rejection

3/20/2025

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Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology is on the verge of approving SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, spurred by a new resolution permitting full foreign ownership. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is pushing for quick licensing. In contrast, New Mexico's ambitious $70 million plan to broaden Starlink access faced rejection, igniting discussions on the service's reliability and cost.

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Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology is on the verge of approving SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, spurred by a new resolution permitting full foreign ownership. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is pushing for quick licensing. In contrast, New Mexico's ambitious $70 million plan to broaden Starlink access faced rejection, igniting discussions on the service's reliability and cost.