Putin says Russia is in close contact with Elon Musk over satellite networks
At a Moscow summit, Putin praised Musk and said contact with US partners mattered as Russia develops its Rassvet satellite internet system.
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Zelensky says Ukraine uses Starshield defensively, rejecting Musk’s Starlink accusation
Ukraine’s president says its use of Starshield against Russian forces on Ukrainian territory is defensive, as Elon Musk alleges misuse of commercial Starlink terminals.
Ukraine says Starshield speeds restored as Musk disputes military use
Kyiv says Starlink and Starshield returned to their previous speeds after restrictions disrupted operations. Elon Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms, while...
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Musk accuses Ukraine of using Starlink for drone strikes as Kyiv reports service restored
Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military breached Starlink’s terms. Kyiv says satellite connections have returned to speeds needed for operations after restrictions disrupted its forces.
IllustrationUkraine says Starlink and Starshield connections are stable at high speeds
Ukraine’s defense minister says military monitoring recorded stable connections above 400 km/h after restrictions disrupted drone operations for more than a week.
US administrations repeatedly asked SpaceX to change Starlink access, Reuters reports
Former US officials described requests involving Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon and Yemen. The account comes as Ukraine reports continuing problems with its military satellite service.
Burnham raises Ukraine’s Starlink access with Trump as Kyiv reports restrictions
Downing Street said the prime minister pressed for full access during a call with the US president. Ukrainian officials said speed restrictions remained in place.
Ukrainian official says Starlink speed cap remains despite reports of improvement
An official told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine’s military Starlink service remained capped at 161 kph on Oct. 22, disputing reports of improvement after a reported...
Musk says $1 trillion in SpaceX revenue by 2028 is ‘no longer impossible’
The 2028 possibility moves forward a timetable Musk described in August, though it would require growth far beyond SpaceX’s reported revenue last year.
IllustrationSpaceX shares rise after earnings beat as Musk discusses possible Tesla combination
SpaceX reported sharply higher third-quarter revenue and profit. Its shares climbed before Wednesday’s open as Elon Musk said the companies’ boards had formed committees to...
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Rubio says SpaceX and Musk decide Ukraine’s Starlink access as slowdown remains disputed
The US secretary of state described Ukraine’s Starlink access as a commercial decision, while earlier reporting attributed the slowdown to the White House.
SpaceX reports 161% revenue jump as AI business and Starlink expand
The company reported $14.58 billion in third-quarter revenue and $4.4 billion in net profit. Its AI segment drove much of the growth, though the reports give differing pictures...
Reliance welcomes Starlink competition but says India’s rules apply to all
Reliance Industries responded to Elon Musk’s criticism of India’s satellite communications approvals, saying Starlink is welcome but must follow the same rules as Jio.
US senators seek investigation into Ukraine Starlink disruptions as Trump denies ordering limits
A bipartisan group wants the Defense Department inspector general to examine reported restrictions that Ukraine says affected military operations. Accounts of who ordered the...
United Airlines adds Starlink flight tracker as Wi-Fi reaches nearly half its departures
Passengers can check a flight’s expected Starlink availability before departure, though the answer can change if United switches aircraft.
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Ukraine reports Starlink disruption as Musk points to US control of Starshield
Ukrainian officials say limits on moving Starlink terminals disrupted military missions. Musk says the US government controls limits on Starshield, a distinction that leaves...
Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump as Ukraine reports Starlink restrictions
Ukraine’s president raised concerns about US support during a London visit, while Ukrainian officials described disruptions to some military missions after Starlink speed...
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Ukrainian forces report drone disruptions after Starlink service limits
Ukrainian military sources say Starlink service limits disrupted some drone missions and complicated logistics. The reason for the limits is unclear.