SpaceX Restores Starshield Connectivity for Ukrainian Military
Starshield, the military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, has reportedly returned to normal operations in Ukraine following a 10-day period of connectivity restrictions. During this outage, Ukrainian drones experienced loss of control when flying at high speeds, creating significant tactical vulnerabilities on the battlefield. The restoration follows reported communications between President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding the service limitations. While Musk previously cited violations of terms of service related to offensive drone strikes as the reason for throttling access, the military is currently conducting tests to confirm full functionality.
Topics: Donald Trump Elon Musk SpaceX Starshield restrictions Starlink service restoration Ukraine-Russia conflict
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