Ukraine wants its own LEO system
February 27, 2026
Ukraine has reportedly begun the formal international regulatory process for a planned low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite system.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) filing shows that the system (called UASAT-NANO) will operate at approximately 550 kms altitude. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in October 2026, with a rocket slot already booked. This test satellite will be used validate technology in preparation for increased production.
Full deployment is set to begin in 2027, starting initially with 120 satellites and increasing annually thereafter. Denmark’s GomSpace will handle manufacturing in the beginning, before production is gradually transferred and localised in Ukraine.
The project is being led by Ukrainian company STETMAN, led by Dmytro Stetsenko. The initial filing was made back in December 2025.
The network is being designed as a protected communications infrastructure for government, security services, and the military rather than a commercial service competing with global providers such as Starlink. The network plan is designed to support up to 100,000 terminals within a single country, with particular attention paid to resistance against electronic warfare systems.
Ukraine is currently depending on third-party suppliers for its satellite connectivity including Starlink and Eutelsat’s OneWeb.
According to reports, STETMAN plans to supply 30,000 to 50,000 user terminals to Ukraine’s Armed Forces in 2027.
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