Ukraine takes bold step toward satellite independence following Starlink disruption — partnering with European…
- Ukraine is exploring satellite communications it can eventually control independently
- A SpaceX service disruption exposed Ukraine's dependence on commercial satellite links
- Himera and GomSpace have begun testing Obria Nano in orbit
Ukraine is moving to reduce its reliance on foreign satellite communications by testing technology intended for a future network under national control.
The new initiative brings together Ukrainian defence technology company Himera and Danish spacecraft manufacturer GomSpace, which have developed an experimental satellite called Obria Nano.
The announcement follows recent interruptions affecting SpaceX services used by Ukrainian forces, exposing the risks of depending heavily on one communications provider.
Ukraine seeks greater control over military communications
Since the war in Ukraine began in 2022, Starlink has become an important communications channel for Ukrainian military units operating across the country.
Its connectivity supports battlefield coordination, drone missions and communications in locations where Russian attacks have damaged or interrupted conventional telecommunications infrastructure.
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