The Vergecast Russia starts a star war / Ford splits itself in two / Apple “Peek Performance” event preview
Mar 4, 2022
Lauren Grush, a Senior reporter at The Verge with a focus on space exploration, discusses the geopolitical tensions affecting space missions, especially the International Space Station. Andrew Hawkins, Transportation editor at The Verge, dives into Ford's innovative split into two companies to enhance electric vehicle production. They also speculate on Apple's upcoming event, anticipating new product reveals. The podcast highlights the delicate balance between innovation, international collaboration in space, and the automotive industry's ongoing transformation.
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Space Collaboration and Starlink
- The US and Russia collaborate in space, especially on the ISS.
- Starlink could provide internet access if Ukrainian infrastructure is attacked.
Starlink Activation in Ukraine
- Mykhailo Fedorov requested Elon Musk to activate Starlink in Ukraine.
- Musk responded affirmatively, and terminals were sent.
Starlink Speed Test
- A Ukrainian engineer tested Starlink, achieving over 200 Mbps download speed.
- He only used it briefly due to security concerns and existing fiber optic internet access.