Democrats urge Musk to preserve records on Starlink operations in Ukraine – media

Democrats are urging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to preserve records related to Starlink and Starshield operations in Ukraine, according to a letter published by senators. Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Chris Coons of Delaware have vowed to make the company's role in the war a key issue when the new Congress is seated in January.

The senators argue that recent restrictions on these systems pose serious questions about control over critical communications capabilities and the vulnerability of U.S.-relied-upon systems. They have sought SpaceX's records since September 1, including communications between Musk, SpaceX executives, the White House, and Pentagon.

The lawmakers have given Musk until November 30 to provide written confirmation that proper preservation measures have been implemented. Recent restrictions on Starshield services have disrupted critical air defense capabilities and endangered American personnel, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine's defense and the U.S. government's reliance on these systems.