"As I'm here in Africa, I'm deeply disappointed to hear that SpaceX's launch failure destroyed our satellite that would have provided connectivity to so many entrepreneurs and everyone else across the continent. Further replying to a user's query on the insurance of the satellite, the very irked Zuckerberg quipped, The problem isn't the money; it's that now it may take longer to connect people."
"We did give them a free launch to make up for it and I think they had some insurance. The online mudslinging has been relentless ever since, from arguments on AI to dubbing Tesla's FB page as dumb in 2018, and further in 2023, taking a dig at all of Meta's products, beginning with Instagram. Soon Musk took a dig at Meta's microblogging platform Threads."
In 2016 SpaceX failed to launch the AMOS satellite meant to provide Facebook services and internet access to developing nations. Mark Zuckerberg expressed disappointment, stressing the setback would delay connectivity for entrepreneurs across Africa and noting the issue was not financial. Elon Musk later apologized on Twitter, saying SpaceX provided a free replacement launch and that insurance might cover losses. The exchange sparked ongoing public antagonism, including online insults, debates over AI, and accusations that Meta copied Twitter/X's features. In 2023 Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight; Zuckerberg accepted but the fight never occurred.
Read at Mashable India
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