Lopez: PH first country in SEA for SpaceX

By Anna Leah E. Gonzales

Apr 01, 2022 12:32 am

SPACE Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), which will provide internet services in the Philippines using its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network constellation called Starlink, is expected to start its operations within the first half of the year, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said.

In a statement on Thursday, Lopez preparations are now underway for SpaceX's registration and the company is now finalizing investment figures and selecting sites for their gateways.

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