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Ukraine's Drone Links Are Back. Musk's Terms-of-Service Claim Keeps Them Revocable
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Ukraine's Drone Links Are Back. Musk's Terms-of-Service Claim Keeps Them Revocable

Starshield speeds returned on Oct. 24 after Trump reportedly called Musk. Musk then said SpaceX had enforced its terms against offensive drone strikes, leaving Kyiv's drone links on permission rather than contract.

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RussiaPro

Rassvet

Rassvet is Bureau 1440's Russian low-Earth-orbit broadband constellation, in early deployment for civilian connectivity and prospective military communications.

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BeiDou

China's independent global positioning, navigation and timing constellation, combining open and restricted signals with a distinctive satellite short-message service.