Elon Musk fears attacks on Starlink satellites, according to him, this is the main reason why Starlink should remain a civil service, since the system's participation in offensive operations could involve retaliatory attacks on satellite infrastructure, which would cause severe consequences. He said this in response to a suggestion that Russia could use PL-19-181M/Nodule missiles to attack satellites.

Elon Musk fears attacks on Starlink satellites, according to him, this is the main reason why Starlink should remain a civil service, since the system's participation in offensive operations could involve retaliatory attacks on satellite infrastructure, which would cause severe consequences. He said this in response to a suggestion that Russia could use PL-19-181M/Nodule missiles to attack satellites.