Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defence, as US ties fray

October 15, 2026 9:36 AM

Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defence, as US ties fray

Ukraine said Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted Starlink services on Wednesday, hampering the country's attack and air-defence drone missions as worsening ties with Washington fuel concerns over US battlefield support. Russia launched more missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in attacks that President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy called “ostentatious disrespect” for US President Donald Trump’s call for an energy ceasefire. Trump turned on Zelenski...

Trump orders easing of commercial spaceflight rules, in boon to Musk’s SpaceX

August 14, 2025 9:47 AM

Trump orders easing of commercial spaceflight rules, in boon to Musk’s SpaceX

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to streamline federal regulation governing commercial rocket launches, a move that could benefit Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other private space ventures. Trump’s order, among other things, directs the U.S. transportation secretary to eliminate or expedite environmental reviews for launch licenses administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House said in a statement. The declaration also calls on the secretary...