Ukraine tests first domestic satellite to cut Starlink reliance

Ukrainian firm Himera and Danish GomSpace launched an experimental low-Earth-orbit satellite in early October, testing a domestic alternative to Starlink for military communications. The move signals Kyiv's intent to reduce dependence on a single commercial provider, though operational capability remains unproven.

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