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Ukraine tests military communications satellite in orbit
Original: Ukrainian launch test military-purpose communications satellite into orbit
Ukraine has launched a test military-purpose communications satellite into orbit, according to Ukrainian media reporting. The move would mark a step in Kyiv's efforts to build independent, secure military communications capability amid the ongoing war with Russia, reducing reliance on allied satellite services such as Starlink. Details about the satellite's capabilities and mission timeline remain limited.
Why now: Ukraine's development of its own military satellite capability is significant for the war effort and its space ambitions
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