US Governments Asked Musk to Control Starlink Access in Foreign Conflicts
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
U.S. administrations under Presidents Biden and Trump repeatedly asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to control Starlink satellite internet access in foreign countries, including blocking service for groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis and enabling it in Iran. These requests, revealed by former officials, aimed to implement foreign policy and support dissidents. The revelations follow recent limitations on Starlink for Ukraine's military, raising concerns about U.S. reliance on private companies for national security. SpaceX has stated that the U.S. government controls Starshield usage.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US governments asked SpaceX to control Starlink access in foreign countries, including blocking service for Hezbollah and Houthis.
- Both Biden and Trump administrations requested Starlink activation in Iran to support protesters.
- Recent Starlink limitations for Ukraine's military have caused controversy and raised concerns about U.S. reliance on SpaceX.
- Former officials revealed that U.S. administrations relied on SpaceX to implement foreign policy objectives.
- SpaceX stated that the U.S. government, not Musk, decides on Starshield speed and usage limits.
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