US senators demand Musk preserve Starlink restriction records for Ukraine

US senators are demanding Elon Musk preserve documents related to SpaceX's restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starlink and Starshield satellite services, citing critical national security concerns. The senators have given Musk until November 30 to confirm compliance. Democratic senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons wrote to Musk after Ukrainian forces reported Starshield service limitations in mid-October without warning, hampering communications and drone operations against Russian attacks. They requested all communications between Musk, the White House, and the Pentagon since September 1. The restrictions raise questions about SpaceX's control over systems vital to national security, with conflicting reports on whether the order originated from the White House or Musk. Ukraine reported renewed Starshield disruptions on Thursday, as Democrats plan investigations into the administration's Ukraine war handling.