Starlink

Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms

"Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week," Musk said on X.

 A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and a SpaceX logo are seen in this illustration created on January 23, 2025.
Servicemen of the 68th Oleksa Dovbush Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine set up Starlink satellite internet system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 10, 2025.

Starlink returns to working order in Ukraine, the private power behind a modern war

Elon Musk and Starlink satellites

US has asked Musk to change Starlink services in Ukraine, Middle East for years, fears misuse

Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, US, April 29, 2026.

Elon Musk ordered the Starlink restrictions that disabled Ukrainian drones, defenses - report


Israel, UN negotiating on placing Elon Musk's Starlink in Gaza

The Starlink system, which will provide satellite internet for the UN teams in the Gaza Strip, is one of the organization's conditions for renewing the distribution of humanitarian aid.

  IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 3, 2024.

US House Democrats probe alleged Starlink use by Russia

The Kremlin has denied that its troops use Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX.

 Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Ukrainian flag in this illustration taken February 27, 2022.

Israel says it approves Starlink services in Gaza field hospital

The Communications Ministry also said that Starlink -- Elon Musk's satellite network and the world's largest satellite operator -- will be enabled in Israel for the first time.

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Russian forces using Musk's Starlink in occupied areas, Ukraine says

The terminals were rushed in to help Ukraine after Russia's February 2022 invasion and have been vital to Kyiv's battlefield communications.

 Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Ukrainian flag in this illustration taken February 27, 2022.

Starlink service expected to be turned on in Gaza this week - Bloomberg

The satellite internet service also agreed not to grant access to humanitarian organizations inside Gaza without the approval of Israel’s defense establishment.

 The Starlink antenna is seen on the roof of the John F Kennedy School located in the village of Sotomo, outside the town of Cochamo, Los Lagos region, Chile, August 7, 2021

Elon Musk visits Israel, tours October 7 horror sites with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also due to meet Musk on Monday to discuss the security aspects of artificial intelligence and hold a live online discussion, Netanyahu's office said.

 Elon Musk walks around the site of one of the many massacres committed by Hamas on October 7th.

Elon Musk to provide Starlink connectivity to aid orgs. in Gaza

The news comes in the wake of a report from NetBlocks that internet connectivity had largely collapsed in the Hamas-controlled enclave.

 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, looks on as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman

The Russian leader said Moscow planned to persevere with its own space program despite the failure of a mission to the Moon last month.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Elon Musk (right)