Elon Musk said limits on Starshield are decided by the U.S. military and, ultimately, the president, after confusion over Ukraine losing military access to the system.
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01Summary
- 01Elon Musk said on Wednesday that decisions to restrict the speed or use of Starlink's Starshield are made by the U.S. military and, ultimately, the president.
- 02The comments came amid confusion over Ukraine's loss of military access to the systems.
- 03The story says it is not clear what caused Ukraine's military to lose access to Starshield.
- 04The report is based on comments from the SpaceX chief executive and does not say who imposed the restriction.
02Why it matters
The issue affects Ukraine's military access to a communications system used in an active conflict. It also raises questions about who controls and can limit access to a system tied to U.S. military decisions.
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