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Ukraine Tests Satellite for Future Communications Network

October 28, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Ukrainian startup Himera and GomSpace test satellite in orbit.
Obria Nano satellite launched on SpaceX Transporter-18 mission.
Project aims to establish Ukrainian-controlled communications system.
Goal is to reduce dependence on external communications providers.

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Strategic Implications

This initiative may indicate Ukraine's efforts to establish independent communications capabilities, reducing reliance on external providers. The project could suggest a shift in European-backed initiatives to support Ukraine's sovereignty in satellite communications, which may have implications for the global satellite industry.

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What Happened

Himera And GomSpace Launch Experimental Satellite For Sovereign Communications

A Ukrainian defense technology company, Himera, and Danish satellite manufacturer GomSpace have begun operating an experimental communications satellite in orbit. The Obria Nano satellite, launched on October 1, is undergoing tests as part of a project to design a constellation that would provide communications coverage across Ukraine. The initiative is one of several European-backed efforts to give Ukraine greater control over satellite communications, following recent disruptions to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield services. This development was reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: October 27, 2026

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