Ukraine has launched its first satellite as part of an effort to build its own communications network, military reports. On October 1, the Ukrainian company HIMERA, in cooperation with the Danish company GomSpace, placed an experimental satellite, Obria Nano, into orbit. The satellite is designed to help establish an independent Ukrainian satellite communications network and is currently undergoing technical testing. Ukraine plans to deploy its own satellite constellation in the future, providing coverage throughout the country and complementing existing satellite networks in Europe. The next step involves localization of the production of both satellites and ground terminals in Ukraine.

Ukraine has launched its first satellite as part of an effort to build its own communications network, military reports. On October 1, the Ukrainian company HIMERA, in cooperation with the Danish company GomSpace, placed an experimental satellite, Obria Nano, into orbit. The satellite is designed to help establish an independent Ukrainian satellite communications network and is currently undergoing technical testing. Ukraine plans to deploy its own satellite constellation in the future, providing coverage throughout the country and complementing existing satellite networks in Europe. The next step involves localization of the production of both satellites and ground terminals in Ukraine.