Companies Jockey For Partners As Satcom Industry Transforms

Mike Sievert and Elon Musk

The CEOs of T-Mobile and SpaceX, Mike Sievert (left) and Elon Musk, announced their partnership in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, in August.

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Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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