Musk suggests US government behind any slowdown in Ukraine’s Starshield

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that any reported issues with Ukraine's use of the Starshield satellite communications system are the responsibility of the U.S. government.

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Musk suggests US government behind any slowdown in Ukraine’s Starshield

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that any reported issues with Ukraine's use of the Starshield satellite communications system are the responsibility of the U.S. government. Musk clarified that Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the U.S. government, and any limitations on speed or usage are determined by the U.S. military and ultimately the President. He emphasized this distinction regarding the Starshield system, which Ukraine utilizes for battlefield communications.

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Decisions on Starshield speed or usage limits are made by the US military and POTUS.

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Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government.

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Any disruptions in Ukraine's Starshield use are the responsibility of the US government, not SpaceX.

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Elon Musk referred to US President Donald Trump as POTUS.

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SpaceX boss Elon Musk said on Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. “Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS,” Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump. Musk drew a distinction between the Starshield system, which Ukraine relies on for battlefield...

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