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SpaceX and governments vie for control of valuable radio spectrum

As radio spectrum grows more valuable, competition for rights to use it is intensifying for both private firms and government stakeholders.

The New York Times Business reports that as radio spectrum becomes more valuable, companies and governments are increasingly competing to secure control over it.

The outlet highlights that firms like SpaceX are jostling alongside governments for the ability to manage and use more of the spectrum tied to space and communications.

The story frames the dispute as high stakes, driven by the rising strategic and commercial importance of the radio spectrum.

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