Himera and GomSpace, a Danish satellite developer, told
LIGA.net that the Obria nano satellite had been successfully launched and had
begun operations. It will serve as the first element of a future satellite
network for the Ukrainian military.
The satellite was launched Oct. 1, 2026, aboard a SpaceX
rocket as part of the commercial Transporter-18 mission. It is currently
undergoing technical testing and system calibration. Obria nano is under the
full control of a Ukrainian operator and is being used for national security
purposes.
Himera said having access to its own satellite resources is
a strategic priority for Ukraine. It would allow the country to diversify its
data-transmission channels, significantly improve the resilience of its digital
infrastructure and reduce its critical dependence on foreign private and
government operators.
In the long term, the developers plan to create a full-scale
satellite constellation capable of providing coverage across Ukraine and
interoperating with pan-European orbital systems.