Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
SpaceX restricted Starshield (the military version of Starlink) access for high-speed moving terminals, affecting Ukrainian armed forces' ability to use interceptor drones against Russian attacks. The Ukrainian military received no advance warning. The restriction reportedly resulted in at least two deaths and 17 injuries as Russian drones targeted energy infrastructure unopposed. Ukrainian leadership attributed the decision to US geopolitical tensions.
Key points
- Starshield speed restrictions disabled Ukrainian drone interceptors
- No advance notice given to Ukrainian military
- Reported casualties from resulting Russian drone attacks
- Raises questions about corporate control over military infrastructure
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