Ukraine is building 'something similar' to Starlink, Zelensky claims — let's hope it fares better than Russia's disastrous Rassvet launch
- President Zelensky has announced the development of a Ukrainian Starlink replica
- The Ukraine military requires better connectivity for drone support and other communications
- It is understood Ukraine will launch 120 satellites in 2027 using SpaceX
Ukraine is planning its own Starlink system, designed to assist in the planning and deployment of military defence operations against Russia, according to the country’s leader, President Volodymyr Zelensky, who simultaneously claimed that it would be “fair” for Starlink to be available for military use.
Early plans for the project involve the launch of 120 satellites in 2027, relying on SpaceX rockets, as Ukraine does not have any orbital launch vehicles suitable for heavy-lift. Deployment of satellite constellations like Starlink typically occur with in multiples distributed from each rocket.
Zelensky appears to be keen to develop, launch, and deploy Ukraine’s Starlink alternative as quickly as possible, citing the possibility of certain technologies being shared with...
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