# Musk says US government would be responsible for any Starshield slowdown in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/101185

- France 24, 2026-10-15 10:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261015-musk-suggests-us-govt-behind-any-slowdown-in-ukraine-s-starshield-system

> SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruption Ukraine reports in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. He said the US government owns and controls Starshield, while the military and ultimately the president decide any limits on speed or use.

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