Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO (opens original article in a new tab)

A Russian lawmaker proposed designating SpaceX as a terrorist organization because its Starlink service supports Ukraine's military, while the company prepares for a major IPO.

• Russian lawmaker Alexei Zhuravlev suggested designating SpaceX as a terrorist organization due to Starlink's use by Ukraine's military
• Zhuravlev criticized Russians investing in Western companies, calling for restrictions on foreign financial activities
• SpaceX's IPO is expected to raise $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion