Musk sent warning as Putin ally threatens to ‘strike’ SpaceX satellites helping Ukraine

“At the very least, this provocative use of civilian satellites is questionable under the Outer Space Treaty, which only provides for the peaceful use of outer space, and must be strongly condemned by the international community.”

Of all the Western companies aiding Ukraine, Mr Musk and his Starlink satellites are likely to anger Russia the most, as over the past year the SpaceX CEO handed Ukraine more than 10,000 dish antennas since the start of Putin’s invasion.

These satellites have been deployed in settings from governmental buildings, hospitals and schools — to helping to control drones used to combat the invading Russian forces.

Such if Putin were to attack SpaceX satellites, it would signal a sharp escalation of tension between Russia and the US, as no country has ever carried out a missile strike against an enemy satellite. 

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