Starlink currently receives some subsidies from the government, but POLITICO’s John Hendel reported in October that it could be in line for billions more under a more favorable Republican-led Federal Communications Commission, possibly headed by Musk ally and current senior Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr.

SpaceX is on a trajectory to remain the most dominant player in space launches for years to come as it makes strides with its heavy-duty Starship rocket program.

Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, sources said, signaling big changes for NASA's moon program and a boost for Musk's SpaceX.