Walter Isaacson’s new biography unveils Elon Musk’s secretive intervention in Crimea using SpaceX’s Starlink network.
Starlink in Hot Water: Elon Musk’s Controversial Involvement in Geopolitical Tensions
A new revelation in Walter Isaacson’s upcoming biography of Elon Musk uncovers the billionaire’s secret use of Starlink to interrupt a potentially devastating conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
With tensions running high, Musk took the unprecedented step of disabling Starlink communications near Crimea to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian ships. Musk’s justification? He believed such an attack could spiral into a major confrontation, possibly triggering a nuclear response from Russia.
The incident has raised questions about the neutrality and responsibilities of private tech companies in geopolitical affairs. While Musk insists Starlink was designed for peaceful endeavors, its militaristic applications have now come under scrutiny.
