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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UKRAINE AND UNITED STATES
Ukraine seeks new Starshield agreement before current access expires next year
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Ukraine is seeking talks on a new agreement for access to the U.S. government’s Starshield satellite network, whose current contract expires next year, according to a senior Ukrainian diplomat. Kyiv is also considering alternatives to SpaceX, Breaking Defense reports.
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Why it matters
The agreement concerns U.S.-provided satellite access for Ukraine. Any change could affect Ukraine’s access to the network and U.S. support, though the articles do not say that service has been interrupted or what alternatives are available.