What Happened
Rival Satellite Networks Raise Stakes in Ongoing Conflict
The war in Ukraine has expanded into space, with both Ukraine and Russia developing independent satellite communications networks. Ukraine has targeted Russian launch sites and satellites, while Russia has menaced allied satellites. The conflict has raised concerns about the use of space-based assets in military operations and the potential for space to become a battlefield. According to reports from The Guardian and other sources, Ukraine’s efforts to build its own satellite network are underway, with the successful launch of its first test satellite, Obria Nano, last month. This development was first reported by CHOSUNBIZ.