The disclosures come as bipartisan lawmakers demand the restoration of expanded Starshield access for Ukraine to prevent Russia from gaining a tactical advantage. Following a briefing from Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer warned that the U.S. is putting too many eggs in one basket by relying on a single private company for critical war-fighting capabilities in space.
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White House Ordered Throttling of Ukraine Starshield Service
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The US government has sought modifications to the operation of SpaceX satellite services in conflict zones for years, including a directive to limit Ukraine's access to the Starshield network, according to sources cited by Reuters. The Biden administration requested service cuts for Starlink users associated with the Houthis and Hezbollah, while officials under the Trump administration sought to activate the service in Iran following airstrikes.
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