# Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space

https://mins.news/en/item/113150

- The Verge, 2026-10-23 17:35 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/science/1017443/spacex-starlink-ukraine-elon-musk-monopoly

> After SpaceX throttled Starshield, used by Ukraine’s military, Ukrainian interceptors suddenly stopped working at high speeds, making Russian attacks on energy infrastructure easier. The reported toll was two dead and at least 17 injured. The article argues that experts see Musk’s de facto monopoly over launch and satellite technology as a threat to global security, while Ukraine depends on it to defend against Russia’s ongoing invasion.

## Stories

- [Russia Ukraine War and European Support](https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-ukraine-war-european-support) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/russia-ukraine-war-european-support.md

## Related coverage

- [Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service is restored](https://mins.news/en/item/114571) — BBC News, 2026-10-25
- [Musk’s SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine, with mounting consequences](https://mins.news/en/item/113113) — CNBC, 2026-10-23
- [Musk reportedly ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield service](https://mins.news/en/video/109218) — ABC News, 2026-10-21