In a revelation that underscores the convergence of technology and national security, it has been reported that SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is quietly developing a formidable spy satellite network for a US intelligence agency. The $1.8 billion contract, shrouded in secrecy since its signing in 2021, aims to revolutionize surveillance capabilities with a constellation of low-Earth orbiting satellites dubbed Starshield. The Starshield project represents a significant milestone in SpaceX’s…