“Starlink is a commercial service owned and controlled by SpaceX.”

By Elon Musk (@elonmusk) · Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 85% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

@FedorovMykhailo Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS. Starlink is a commercial service owned and controlled by SpaceX. Usage of Starlink is limited to civilian or defensive activities

Why it's Truth

Starlink.com states the network is 'designed, owned and operated by SpaceX'; Wikipedia and multiple 2026 reports (Reuters, Defense News, KeepTrack) confirm it as a SpaceX subsidiary or division providing commercial service, distinct from Starshield.

Sources

• Starlink (SpaceX)
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• AP News
• Federal Communications Commission
• Wikipedia
• KeepTrack
• Find Cheap Broadband