Tech Desk 
Feb 24, 2025
An undated image of Starlink logo. — Shutterstock
In line with an impressive uptick in competition nearly across all facets of technological innovations, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture Starlink is on the verge of sharing space dominance with Chinese and Canadian rivals.
In the ever-evolving realm of satellite-driven, high-speed internet, a China-backed rival as well as another firm backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
The development comes as China's aerospace firm SpaceSail inked a deal in November to expand to Brazil while announcing its plans to penetrate 30 other countries.
SpaceSail last month established a fully operational facility in Kazakhstan, Reuters reported, citing a source from the Kazakh embassy in Beijing.
Musk's domination in the Earth's space takes another jibe with Bezos's Project Kuiper internet service and Canada's Telesat being in talks to reach Brasília. It was brought to light by a Brazilian official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, familiar with the matter.
Since 2020, Musk's Starlink has deployed more satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) than all its competitors together.
These satellites transmit data at an extremely efficient pace by operating at low altitudes to ensure high-speed internet for remote regions with little to no connectivity, seafaring vessels and militaries involved in war.
