Restrictions on Starshield satellite system in Ukraine
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SpaceX, Elon Musk, U.S. Government, Ukraine
Ukraine
October 2026
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Ukrainian officials reported limited access to SpaceX's Starshield system. Elon Musk and Donald Trump denied personal involvement in the decision. The U.S. government holds ultimate control over Starshield operations.
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