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Ukraine's Own Satellite Network Launched
28 Oct
Summary
- Ukrainian and Danish firms launched an experimental satellite in orbit.
- The satellite aims to provide communications coverage across Ukraine.
- This initiative seeks to reduce Ukraine's dependence on external providers.
Ukrainian startup Himera and Denmark's GomSpace have successfully launched their experimental Obria Nano satellite into orbit on October 1st, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission. The satellite is currently undergoing tests.
This initiative is designed to build a communications constellation offering coverage across Ukraine, with the long-term goal of domestic manufacturing of satellites and ground terminals.
The project aims to provide Ukraine with greater control over its satellite communications, particularly following recent disruptions to Starlink services that impacted military operations.
This effort is one of multiple European-backed projects focused on enhancing Ukraine's sovereign communication infrastructure and reducing its dependence on foreign providers.
