# Ukraine Himera satellite communication development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ukraine-himera-satellite-communication-development
> Updated: 2026-11-01T09:50:35.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Ukraine is working to establish a sovereign satellite communication network, known as Himera, to reduce its strategic reliance on foreign providers. This initiative follows reports that restrictions within SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield networks reportedly hindered Ukrainian military operations, including the effectiveness of interception drones against Russian attacks.

In collaboration with the Danish company GomSpace, Ukraine launched the Obria nanosatellite on October 1 via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On October 27, the Ukrainian defense technology company HIMERA and GomSpace announced the successful testing of the OBRIA NANO satellite. This satellite serves as a foundational component for the independent network. While the new constellation may not match the scale of existing commercial systems, it is intended to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with relying on a single provider.

## Claims

- HIMERA and GomSpace announced the successful testing of the OBRIA NANO satellite on October 27. (reported by 5 sources)
- The OBRIA NANO satellite launched on October 1 via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. (reported by 5 sources)
- Restrictions in Starlink and Starshield networks reportedly disrupted Ukrainian military communications in October. (reported by 5 sources)
- The Pentagon Inspector General declined an investigation into Starlink throttling despite US Senate demands. (reported by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Ukraine tests OBRIA NANO satellite to reduce Starlink dependency

Ukraine and GomSpace successfully tested the OBRIA NANO satellite to build a sovereign communication network after Starlink restrictions reportedly hindered military drone operations in October.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-tests-obria-nano-satellite-to-reduce-starlink-dependency

### 2026-10-27: Ukraine launches first satellite for Himera communication network

Ukraine and Denmark's GomSpace have launched the Obria nanosatellite, the first step in building the sovereign Himera communication network to reduce reliance on foreign providers.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-launches-first-satellite-for-himera-communication-network

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