Elon Musk announces plan to protect and connect Amazon

Musk announced a project to bring internet access to schools in the Amazon

Last updated: May 20, 2022 | 18:37

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Porto Feliz, Brazil: Billionaire Elon Musk, on a visit to Brazil Friday, announced a project to bring internet access to schools in the Amazon and improve satellite monitoring of the rainforest.

Musk announced a project to bring internet access to schools in the Amazon"Super excited to be in Brazil for launch of Starlink for 19,000 unconnected schools in rural areas & environmental monitoring of Amazon!" tweeted Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla ahead of a meeting with President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Elon Musk announces plan to protect and connect Amazon

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