Ukraine Regains Full Starlink Speed After Musk-Ordered Throttling

What’s happening
SpaceX has restored full-speed Starlink and Starshield access to Ukraine after a period of throttling that Elon Musk reportedly ordered. Ukrainian officials confirmed Saturday that connectivity to fast-moving military systems has been fully restored.
Market impact
This is a win for SpaceX's credibility as critical infrastructure and a validation of Starshield's military utility. It also signals Musk's willingness to reverse course under geopolitical pressure, reducing regulatory risk for SpaceX contracts.
Broader implications
The episode underscores the concentration of military-grade satellite comms in private hands and raises questions about the sustainability of that model if Musk's political positions shift again.
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