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Coverage dated February 8, 2023

SpaceX Stops Ukraine’s Ability To Use Starlink Internet For Drones

Headline from Forbes

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has placed restrictions on the Ukrainian military’s ability to use Starlink internet, according to a new report from Reuters. And that means it will be harder for Ukraine to use drones in the country’s fight against Russia.

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  1. Insider

    Ukraine says SpaceX needs to pick a side after the company decided Kyiv can't use its Starlink internet for military drones (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Elon Musk's satellite company has said it won't let Ukraine use its Starlink services to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces.

  2. FOX Business

    SpaceX limits Ukraine’s military use of Starlink satellite business (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    SpaceX is limiting Ukraine's use. President Gwynne Shotwell said Ukraine had used Starlink satellite-internet business in ways that weren’t part of any agreement.

  3. The Guardian

    Fury in Ukraine as Elon Musk’s SpaceX limits Starlink use for drones (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    SpaceX says satellite communications service ‘never, never meant to be weaponised’

  4. Forbes

    SpaceX Stops Ukraine’s Ability To Use Starlink Internet For Drones (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX has placed restrictions on the Ukrainian military’s ability to use Starlink internet, according to a new report from Reuters. And that means it will be harder for Ukraine to use drones in the country’s fight against Russia.

  5. Engadget

    SpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military drones (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    SpaceX objects to Ukraine using Starlink satellite internet service to connect drones used in combat..