Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls for restoration of Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls for restoration of Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access. (2026, October 22). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dan-crenshaw-calls-for-restoration-ukraine-spacex-satellite-access/

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-22

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Republican from Texas, has called for restoring Ukraine's full access to SpaceX's satellite services during an appearance on "The Takeout." The article focuses on Crenshaw's stance as one of several lawmakers urging this restoration.
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As of October 22, 2026, Elon Musk's decision to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellite communications has significantly degraded the country’s military capabilities against Russia. Ukrainian forces reported losing connectivity on Starshield, a Pentagon-funded system, causing drones worth over $1 million to crash and halting operations for three days. This disruption was reportedly initiated by Musk after discussions with President Donald Trump, who had warned Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries or face consequences. Despite Trump denying any direct involvement, analysts like George Barros argue that throttling Starshield only harms Ukrainian defenses without affecting Russia. Lawmakers are now calling for the restoration of full satellite access, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw from Texas.

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📰 Trump And Zelenskyy Rift Threatens Ukraine Support
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Crenshaw PERSON · 1× Dan Crenshaw PERSON · 1× Republican NORP · 1× SpaceX ORG · 1× Texas ORG · 1× Ukraine GPE · 1×

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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite service, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
2026-10-22 · CBS News
Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls for restoration of Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access · assertive framing

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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite service, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas. asserted
Lawmakers → call → Texas
Crenshaw joins "The Takeout" with his perspective. asserted
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