From PC Mag: A Ukrainian nonprofit is opposing SpaceX’s renewed push to operate over 30,000 Starlink satellites, and urging the Federal Communications Commission to hit the brakes.
The demand comes from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), which previously called on the FCC to investigate SpaceX’s CEO Elon Musk and his decision to curb Starlink’s military use in Ukraine’s war against Russia.
On Wednesday, the nonprofit submitted two filings to the FCC, opposing SpaceX’s recent application to increase the Starlink constellation by over 22,000 satellites —a request the company may very well receive under the incoming Trump administration.
The satellite expansion promises to improve coverage, speeds and latency for Starlink, which has played a crucial role in helping the Ukrainian military defend against Russia’s continued invasion. However, the UCCA is pushing back, pointing to several concerns, including Musk’s conduct and how Russian forces have also been using Starlink on the battlefield.
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