Putin Praises Musk's Satellite Network, Cites Russia's Space Ambitions at Africa Summit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk a "genius" during the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, citing the billionaire's 5,000-satellite network as a model for Russia's nascent space efforts. Putin said Moscow maintains close contact with American partners, including Musk, emphasizing the need for orbital coordination and discipline to avoid interference despite political tensions between the nations. The summit, held October 28-29, gathers Russian officials and African leaders to discuss economic cooperation, security, science, technology, and broader bilateral ties.


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