Congressman Fitzpatrick: Those responsible for restricting Starshield use in Ukraine to be held fully accountable
U.S. Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has announced that individuals involved in any potential restriction of the Starshield military satellite platform, developed by SpaceX based on technology from the civilian Starlink satellite communications system within the territory of Ukraine, will be held accountable.
U.S. Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has vowed to hold accountable anyone responsible for restricting the use of Starshield, a military satellite platform developed by SpaceX. Fitzpatrick made this declaration after SpaceX unilaterally restricted Starshield terminal speeds beyond 160 km/h in Ukraine, disrupting operations of UAVs.
He plans to discuss this matter with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy soon. Fitzpatrick asserted that the U.S. must not rely on Russian oil and that sanctions against Russia should be severe. He also emphasized Congress's duty to pass resolutions supporting Ukraine's defense, echoing President Ronald Reagan's stance. SpaceX's speed limitation on Starshield terminals has hampered Ukraine's UAV missions, impacting reconnaissance and logistics.
Despite demands from U.S. officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to clarify SpaceX's involvement, the company maintains it is beyond their control. Senator Thom Tillis has called for an investigation into these restrictions by the U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General.
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