# How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Became a Gatekeeper of Modern Warfare

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Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict On October 13, Ukrainian drones began falling out of the sky after SpaceX imposed new restrictions on the satellite connections that control them. Some lost contact with their operators when they reached 90 km/hour; others had to fly slowly enough to remain connected, making them easier targets for Russian air defenses. Ukraine also lost the ability to use some of

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