SpaceX to curb Ukraine military’s access to Starlink satellite service

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President Zelensky’s wish list for his military may suddenly be longer, as it might now include internet and communication satellites. On Wednesday Elon Musk’s firm SpaceX said it is curbing use of its Starlink satellite communications service by the Ukrainian military. Apparently, Ukraine’s use of Starlink to guide drone attacks against Russian forces is a no go. But why now? SpaceX sent thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine last year to provide internet communication. Now, the firm is saying Starlink was quote “never meant to be weaponized” and has taken steps to limit its use with drones. Starlink relies on a network of satelites in low orbit around the Earth to provide wireless communication.

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