US Congress demands SpaceX records on Ukraine Starlink limits

Democratic senators have ordered Elon Musk to preserve SpaceX documents regarding alleged restrictions on Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite systems, according to a Wall Street Journal report Friday. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons requested communications and internal documents about service disruptions between October 13-24 and again on November 12, which they say hindered Ukrainian military operations. They seek materials dating from September 1, including correspondence with Musk, SpaceX executives, the White House, and the Pentagon, with a November 30 deadline for responses. SpaceX has denied imposing restrictions, though reports say Musk ordered Starlink speed limits in October before President Donald Trump intervened. The disruptions affected drone and interception communications, weakening operations against Russian attacks. Democrats are preparing broader investigations into the Trump administration's Ukraine war approach, with Coons expected to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in January.