Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with 'genius' Musk over satellite networks
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- The Hill reports: “Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a “genius” Wednesday while revealing that Russia has been in contact with the billionaire as the country works to develop a rival sa…”
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