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Elon Musk claimed that SpaceX's Starlink satellite service has been prevented from launching in India despite five years of compliance with all government requirements and regulations. Musk's criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the regulatory environment suggests potential geopolitical and competitive tensions affecting Starlink's global expansion plans, particularly in a market with significant growth potential. The allegation underscores challenges facing Starlink as it seeks to expand its satellite-to-phone and broadband services internationally. India represents a large emerging market, and regulatory delays could impact SpaceX's ability to deploy its network globally and compete with terrestrial wireless providers in key jurisdictions.