We've got a new in-flight Starlink fan: Rick Ross
Rapper Rick Ross has installed SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet on his private jet, allowing for high-speed connectivity during flights. The service is becoming increasingly popular among high-net-worth individuals and commercial airlines.
Why it matters
The adoption of Starlink in aviation highlights the growing demand for seamless global connectivity and the commercial success of SpaceX's satellite network.
The rapper said he outfitted his estimated $40 million Gulfstream G550 with Starlink. Julia Beverly/Getty Images Rick Ross said he installed Starlink in his private jet. The rapper said the internet service lets him stay on the phone during his plane's takeoff. SpaceX recently highlighted Starlink as its crown jewel. Flyers say they won't travel without it. He's the self-identified "biggest boss that you've seen thus far." And, apparently, he has a one-bedroom, two-bath private jet equipped with Starlink. During an episode of Complex's "On Display," released on Monday, rapper Rick Ross showed off his hangar (which he calls the "Eagle's Nest"), including a Gulfstream G550 . He said he integrated SpaceX's Starlink into the private jet. "It's unbelievable," he said about the satellite internet services. "It's just like you at the crib.
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