Ukraine plans its own satellite communication network with Nokia and ICEYE after Starshield disruptions
Summary
Ukraine's military has signed a letter of intent with Nokia and the Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to explore developing a sovereign satellite-communication system for the country. Reports link the move to continuing problems with Starshield, the satellite service Ukraine has relied on, which began amid Trump-Zelenskyy jibes. CNBC reports that SpaceX has imposed speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine, hampering military operations, and that Kyiv is looking for alternatives.
Timeline
Space.com
Source ↗Space.com reports that Ukraine's military signed a letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE to look into developing a sovereign satellite-communication system after the Starshield interruption.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that Ukraine will team up with Finnish firms as Starshield problems, which started amid Trump-Zelenskyy jibes, continue.
CNBC
Source ↗CNBC reports that with SpaceX imposing speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine and hampering military operations, Kyiv is looking for alternatives, including a partnership with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE.
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