Democratic Senators Question Pentagon on Musk's Control of Starlink in Ukraine

Three Democratic senators sent a letter to the Defense Secretary asking if Elon Musk/SpaceX restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink.
The questions stem from reporting that Musk prevented Ukraine forces from using Starlink to attack Russian ships.
Musk claims he did not disable Starlink in Crimea but refused a request to activate it there, prohibited by SpaceX's terms against offensive military action.
The senators are concerned about Musk's "ability and willingness" to interrupt Starlink service "at his whim" to aid Russia.
They requested the Defense Secretary provide information by Oct. 31 on any Starlink service disruptions in Ukraine and the Pentagon's contingency plans.

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Posted 9/15/2023, 8:30:00 AM

Democratic Senators Question Pentagon on Musk's Control of Starlink in Ukraine

Three Democratic senators sent a letter to the Defense Secretary asking if Elon Musk/SpaceX restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink.
The questions stem from reporting that Musk prevented Ukraine forces from using Starlink to attack Russian ships.
Musk claims he did not disable Starlink in Crimea but refused a request to activate it there, prohibited by SpaceX's terms against offensive military action.
The senators are concerned about Musk's "ability and willingness" to interrupt Starlink service "at his whim" to aid Russia.
They requested the Defense Secretary provide information by Oct. 31 on any Starlink service disruptions in Ukraine and the Pentagon's contingency plans.