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The Pentagon Inspector General declined to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdowns in Ukraine, amid conflicting accounts between the Trump administration and SpaceX, while Putin praised Musk as a 'genius' as Russia launched its own Starlink-alternative satellite constellation.
Elon Musk claims Ukraine's military violated Starlink's terms of service by using it for offensive drone strikes, prompting service restrictions, while Ukrainian officials deny the accusation and say civilian Starlink was technically incapable of supporting such missions. Starlink and Starshield services have since been fully restored.
Elon Musk reportedly approached Donald Trump with a proposal to slow down Starlink speeds in Ukraine, a move critics say hampered Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian missiles and drones.
Sawyer Merritt highlights SpaceX's 'star' initiatives: Starfall for microgravity research and manufacturing, Stargaze for orbital tracking, and Starshield for secure satellite networks.
Elon Musk claimed that US military suicide drones used the civilian Starlink service instead of the government-specific Starshield network, violating SpaceX's terms of service. The Pentagon denies any violation, and a dispute over pricing for Starshield access on kamikaze drones has emerged, with SpaceX requesting a higher fee.