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Ukraine Launches Space Policy to Boost Defense Capabilities

4/10/2025

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Ukraine is taking bold steps to bolster its defense by launching a Space Policy Directorate, aimed at creating a national satellite communication system. This move, sparked by Russia's exploitation of smuggled Starlink terminals, seeks to diminish reliance on foreign technology. With plans to partner with European providers and launch its own satellites by 2030, Ukraine is determined to enhance its military capabilities.

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Ukraine is taking bold steps to bolster its defense by launching a Space Policy Directorate, aimed at creating a national satellite communication system. This move, sparked by Russia's exploitation of smuggled Starlink terminals, seeks to diminish reliance on foreign technology. With plans to partner with European providers and launch its own satellites by 2030, Ukraine is determined to enhance its military capabilities.