What Happened
Legislature Approves First Reading of Bill to Create Independent Space Operations
Ukraine’s parliament has taken a significant step towards establishing a Space Force within its Armed Forces, with the approval of the first reading of a bill aimed at developing independent satellite communications and space-based intelligence capabilities. The proposed Space Forces would focus on detecting missile launches, establishing secure military satellite communications, and developing technologies to counter threats from space. According to the legislation, Ukraine already possesses the necessary scientific and industrial capabilities to pursue these objectives. The bill was reported by UNITED24 Media.