On October 14, 2026, SpaceX imposed an unannounced speed limit on military-grade Starshield terminals used by Ukrainian forces, automatically cutting internet connectivity for terminals moving faster than 100 mph (160 km/h) and disrupting several high-speed military drone operations.

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[–] 12 points 2 days ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

If its Starshield it was probably ordered by Trump. The DoD controls that, and its unlikely SpaceX would alter it without their request.

Imagine how the DoD would feel if SpaceX unilaterally altered DoD service. The DoD needs to believe, even if its not true, that they have operational control.

Edit: Musk has now chimed in saying the government is in control of starshield not SpaceX as expected.

Edit: lol and Trump of course now denying doing anything. Can't wait to hear from someone else what happened. Germany is demanding answers now too.

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