US Congress Members Call for Restoration of Full Starshield Access for Ukraine
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressuring SpaceX and the Trump administration to lift restrictive measures on military satellite communications in Ukraine.
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Key points
- Bipartisan group of 105 congress members demands answers from SpaceX
- Connectivity issues affect drone interception on the front lines
- No official clarification provided by SpaceX or the Pentagon
A bipartisan coalition of over 100 US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration and SpaceX to immediately restore full access to the Starshield satellite system for Ukraine. The congress members highlighted that maintaining the security of Ukraine is a vital US national interest and expressed alarm over reports of degraded service.
Representative Don Bacon stated that throttling the system's capabilities directly impacts the ability of Ukrainian forces to defend against Russian aggression. He has called for a comprehensive oversight inquiry to determine who is responsible for the decision, noting that limiting such technology during wartime has lethal consequences.
According to Denys Sienik, Chargé d'Affaires of Ukraine in the US, the restrictions were implemented gradually, specifically affecting front-line areas and occupied territories. The system's performance is limited for objects traveling at speeds over 161 km/h, which is essential for intercepting enemy drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that significant disruptions have been recorded across the entire front line. To date, neither SpaceX nor the Pentagon has provided a formal explanation regarding the technical limitations imposed on the system.
Source ТСН: Світ — tsn.ua/svit/u-konhresi-ssha-vymahaiut-vidnovyty-ukrayini-dostup-do-star… ↗
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