Ukraine Moves Closer to Its Own Satellite Network as Test Craft Reaches Orbit

Good news! Europe begins to build more of their own satellite networks!

"Ukrainian communications company Himera and Danish satellite manufacturer GomSpace have sent Obria nano, a test satellite, into orbit as the first step toward an independent Ukrainian communications network.

Himera told Ukrainska Pravda on Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the satellite reached orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission on Oct. 1, and is reportedly already operating. ...

In the long term, the company plans to deploy a satellite constellation covering all of Ukraine’s territory.

The network would also complement existing European satellite systems and form the basis of a sovereign Ukrainian communications system. ...

Ukraine also signed seven agreements with Finland on Oct. 22, including deals to expand Kyiv’s use of Finnish satellite capabilities through Nokia and ICEYE. ..."

Ukraine Moves Closer to Its Own Satellite Network as Test Craft Reaches Orbit "In brief: Ukrainian company Himera and Danish firm GomSpace have sent Obria Nano, a test satellite, into orbit as the first step toward an independent Ukrainian communications network. The launch comes as Kyiv seeks to reduce its dependence on SpaceX’s Starshield service amid recent disruptions and strained ties with Washington."