Musk Says US Government Is Controlling Starshield Services Amid Reported Disruptions in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials on Oct. 14 began raising the alarm that satellite internet services were stymied amid intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks.
TL;DR
- Elon Musk stated that SpaceX's Starshield systems in Ukraine are owned and controlled by the U.S. government.
- Musk clarified that any limits on Starshield speed or usage are determined by the U.S. military and the President.
- Ukrainian officials reported that their military's Starshield services were impeded, potentially weakening defenses during Russian attacks.
- Russian forces struck energy infrastructure, leaving about 600,000 Ukrainians without power.