星球日报|Nov 14, 2026 07:24
[Musk Under Scrutiny Following Huang? US Democrats Demand Preservation of Starlink Speed Limit Records]
Odaily Planet Daily reports that two Democratic senators have formally written to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, demanding that he preserve all records regarding restrictions on Ukraine's use of the Starlink and StarShield systems. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Cons believe that the restrictions on Ukraine's use of these systems in October and November are "disturbing," and these "loopholes" may even "exist in systems relied upon by the US government," raising "serious questions" about SpaceX's control over communication systems crucial to national security. They demanded that Musk provide written documentation by November 30th confirming that "all appropriate safeguards have been implemented."
StarShield, developed by SpaceX, is the military version of the Starlink system, primarily serving the US government and military. Since October, Ukraine has repeatedly reported that aircraft equipped with StarShield terminals experience network outages when their speed exceeds 160 kilometers per hour, causing disruptions to multiple Ukrainian military missions. Musk stated that StarShield is controlled by the US government, and restrictions on its operating speed or use are determined by the US military, ultimately depending on President Trump. Trump, however, denied any involvement in limiting the speed. (WSJ)
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