SpaceX never intended Starlink internet to be 'weaponized' in Ukraine, says COO
in Washington DC on Wednesday that SpaceX was aware Ukraine's military was using Starlink for communications in its conflict with Russia.
"We were really pleased to be able to provide Ukraine connectivity and help them in their fight for freedom," the SpaceX COO said, according to Space News."It was never intended to be weaponized, but the Ukrainians have leveraged it in ways that were unintentional and not part of any agreement."
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