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Starlink used for defensive, not offensive operations — Musk
The SpaceX head added that using the satellite system for offensive military action "would be inappropriate for a commercial company"
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centres
Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offen...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Musk Says U.S. Government is in Control of Starlink Speeds for Ukraine’s Military
A Ukrainian defense advisor accused SpaceX of limiting Ukraine’s access to Starlink as Ukraine faces increased attacks from Russia. SpaceX founder and...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said he feels personally betrayed by ...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Skyroot to Provide 2 Launches for Reflect Orbital
Reflect Orbital has ordered two launches from India’s emerging launch provider Skyroot Aerospace. The company says it is bringing on new launch provid...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US int...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast
Expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalized in the sky and reflected sunlight off frozen particles after Florida launchA SpaceX rocket provided a stun...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Throttling Ukraine’s Starlink access heightens concerns over Musk
The Ukrainian government on Tuesday night said that its access to the SpaceX-owned Starlink satellite internet service was throttled, prompting critic...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
SpaceX's Starship just turned 10 years old. When will it go to Mars?
A decade after Elon Musk publicly unveiled plans for the fully reusable megarocket, Starship has reached orbit. How far away is Mars?
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Ukraine accuses Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling Starlink terminals
Officials say ability to block Russian drones restricted as Kyiv reels from second night of ballistic missile attacks.
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty
Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch will become NASA's acting deputy chief engineer on Nov. 1. All four Artemis II crewmates have now stepped...
Oct 14, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail