Ukrainian and Danish firms launch test satellite, Kyiv Post reports

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• The Insider states: Ukrainian company Himera and Danish firm GomSpace have sent the Obria Nano test satellite into orbit.

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  • Kyiv Post · 27 Oct · Ukraine Moves Closer to Its Own Satellite Network as Test Craft Reaches Orbit (Original publication)
  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• The Insider states: The satellite was launched on October 1, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• The Insider states: Speed restrictions on the military version of Starlink Starshield in Ukraine have been lifted.

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  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• Trump states: Trump denies that he or Musk limited Starlink's operation in Ukraine.

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  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• Musk states: Musk accused Ukraine of using Starlink for drone strikes.

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  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• Ukrainian experts states: Ukrainian experts rejected the accusations.

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  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)

• Kyiv Post states: The launch comes as Kyiv seeks to reduce its dependence on SpaceX’s Starshield service amid recent disruptions and strained ties with Washington.

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  • Kyiv Post · 27 Oct · Ukraine Moves Closer to Its Own Satellite Network as Test Craft Reaches Orbit (Original publication)
  • The Insider · 27 Oct · Украина запустила первый тестовый спутник для собственной сети связи на фоне конфликта из-за Starlink (Original publication)