Unveiling Elon Musk's Secret Actions
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According to Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, why did Musk order his engineers to turn off the Starlink satellite communications network near the Crimean coast last year?

  • To prevent interference with other satellite systems
  • To conserve energy
  • To disrupt a Ukrainian sneak attack on the Russian naval fleet (correct)
  • To test the capabilities of the satellite network

    • What happened to the Ukrainian submarine drones as they approached the Russian fleet?

  • They successfully attacked the fleet
  • They were called back by Ukrainian officials
  • They lost connectivity and washed ashore harmlessly (correct)
  • They were intercepted and destroyed by Russian forces

    • Why did Ukrainian officials beg Elon Musk to turn the satellites back on?

  • To improve communication in the region
  • To regain connectivity for their submarine drones
  • To prevent a potential Russian nuclear response (correct)
  • To establish a stronger alliance with SpaceX

    • What was Elon Musk's fear that drove his decision to turn off the satellite network?

    <p>A Russian response with nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk set to be released?

    <p>September 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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