Elon Musk has said that Starlink should remain a civilian project, and its use for offensive military operations could make the satellite system a legitimate target for retaliatory strikes. The use of Starlink to supply military infrastructure is acceptable, but the system's direct participation in offensive attacks creates additional risks, the billionaire stressed. He also warned that destroying Starlink satellites could trigger a chain reaction of orbital collisions. The result is a huge cloud of debris that can render outer space unusable.

Elon Musk has said that Starlink should remain a civilian project, and its use for offensive military operations could make the satellite system a legitimate target for retaliatory strikes. The use of Starlink to supply military infrastructure is acceptable, but the system's direct participation in offensive attacks creates additional risks, the billionaire stressed. He also warned that destroying Starlink satellites could trigger a chain reaction of orbital collisions. The result is a huge cloud of debris that can render outer space unusable.