SpaceX faces a formal objection from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America over plans to launch over 22,000 satellites into low-earth orbit. The nonprofit filed a petition with the FCC, citing concerns about CEO Elon Musk’s ties to Russia, alleged use of Starlink by Russian forces, and potential conflicts of interest tied to Musk’s role in the incoming Trump administration. The petition highlights Musk's reported "secret conversations" with Russian President Vladimir Putin leading up to the 2024 election. U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigations into Musk’s activities.
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00:02SpaceX faces a formal objection from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
00:06over plans to launch over 22,000 satellites into low Earth orbit.
00:10The non-profit filed a petition with the FCC citing concerns about CEO Elon Musk's ties to
00:15Russia, alleged use of Starlink by Russian forces, and potential conflicts of interest
00:20tied to Musk's role in the incoming Trump administration.
00:23The petition highlights Musk's reported secret conversations with Russian President Vladimir
00:28Putin leading up to the 2024 election. U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigation.
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