SpaceX, Ukraine Unveil Methods To Prevent Russian Drone Starlink Use

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A Starlink launch in 2022.

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SpaceX has introduced a temporary speed limit for Starlink receivers operating in Ukraine in a bid to prevent Russia from using the satellite communications technology to control attack drones. The 75-km/hr. speed limit is the first in a series of measures being implemented by SpaceX in conjunction...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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