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US Democratic party investigates Elon Musk following allegations from Ukraine that SpaceX permitted Russia to utilize its satellites
SpaceX is facing allegations of allowing Russia to use its satellites for communication in the battlegrounds of the Ukraine conflict. Both Elon Musk and SpaceX are being implicated for allegedly not adhering to the sanctions placed on Russia.
American legislators have begun an investigation into Elon Musk's SpaceX, following allegations made by Ukraine that Russian soldiers have implemented the firm's Starlink satellite system and are utilizing it in their current conflict's frontlines, as the Washington Post disclosed on Thursday.
The newspaper reports that Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia, both US Representatives from Maryland and California respectively, wrote a letter to SpaceX on Wednesday. In the letter, they requested that SpaceX reveal any grievances about the possible unlawful utilization of Starlink terminals.
Democratic legislators voiced their worries about claims from Ukraine that Russian troops have set up Starlink terminals, which might be in breach of US sanction rules.
Legislators have alerted SpaceX's president, Gwynne Shotwell, about the potential dangers of Russia utilizing Starlink. They emphasized that if Russia gains access to Starlink, it could seriously jeopardize the security of Ukraine and potentially breach the US's national security.
"Raskin and Garcia expressed their worry that you might not have suitable safety measures and rules established."
They also declared their plans to collaborate with the Pentagon and other departments, stressing the significance of inhibiting commerce that could strengthen the Russian military.
Earlier, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (GUR) alleged that Russian forces were increasingly making use of Starlink services in combat zones, based on eavesdropped discussions among Russian military staff.
Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX, refuted the claims, saying that "no Starlinks have been directly or indirectly supplied to Russia." The Russian government also dismissed any orders for Starlink terminals by the Russian military, attributing it to a deficiency in countrywide approval.
Musk provided roughly 20,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine soon after the commencement of Russia's military action in February 2022. Ukrainian forces utilize these terminals to control drones at the battlefield's edge.
Musk disclosed last year that he turned down a plea from Ukraine to launch the Starlink service in Crimea. Despite the appeal from Kiev, SpaceX decided not to break the rules unless they had explicit instructions from the US authorities, Musk clarified back then. Though he showed sympathy for Ukraine, Musk emphasized his inclination towards a non-violent settlement of the dispute.
The Post reported that the US Defense Department bought as many as 500 fresh Starlink terminals for Ukraine in June 2023, as noted in the letter from the House Democrats.
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