Ukrainian Himera Takes Its Battlefield Expertise Into Orbit as Test Craft Reaches Orbit
Ukraine's Himera and Denmark's GomSpace launched the Obria Nano test satellite on October 1, 2026, via SpaceX Transporter-18. The satellite is operating and will test a future Ukrainian satellite communications constellation to reduce strategic risks and create an independent communications network for the Ukrainian defence forces.
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- ✓ Ukraine's Himera and Denmark's GomSpace launched the Obria Nano test satellite on October 1, 2026.
- ✓ The Obria Nano satellite is operating and testing a future Ukrainian satellite communications constellation.
- ✓ The launch was part of the SpaceX Transporter-18 mission.
- ✓ Ukraine is developing a sovereign satellite communications network with the help of GomSpace and ICEYE.
What changed
The Obria Nano test satellite, launched by Himera and GomSpace, has reached orbit and begun operating, marking a significant step towards Ukraine's sovereign satellite communications network.
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Ukraine's Himera Launches Test Satellite for Sovereign Communications Network
Ukraine's Himera and Denmark's GomSpace launched the Obria Nano test satellite on October 1, 2026, via SpaceX Transporter-18. The satellite is operating and will test a future Ukrainian satellite communications constellation to reduce strategic risks and create an independent communications network for the Ukrainian defence forces.
Why it matters
This development is part of Ukraine's efforts to establish its own satellite communication network after experiencing interruptions with Starshield. The partnership with ICEYE and Nokia aims to enhance Ukraine's communication capabilities, especially for military purposes.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine's Himera and Denmark's GomSpace launched the Obria Nano test satellite on October 1, 2026.
- The Obria Nano satellite is operating and testing a future Ukrainian satellite communications constellation.
- The launch was part of the SpaceX Transporter-18 mission.
- Ukraine is developing a sovereign satellite communications network with the help of GomSpace and ICEYE.
What to watch next
- Further testing and deployment of Ukraine's satellite network
- Partnership details between Ukraine, ICEYE, and Nokia
- Operational capabilities and limitations of the Obria Nano satellite
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