Ukrainian Himera Takes Its Battlefield Expertise Into Orbit as Test Craft Reaches Orbit — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-himera-takes-its-battlefield-expertise-into-orbit-as-test-craft-reaches-orbitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ukraine's Himera Launches Test Satellite for Sovereign Communications Networkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-himera-takes-its-battlefield-expertise-into-orbit-as-test-craft-reaches-orbithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-himera-takes-its-battlefield-expertise-into-orbit-as-test-craft-reaches-orbit#u166701Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:15:15 +0000Ukraine'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 mattersThis 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 capabil