Ukraine Plans $1.1 Billion Satellite Constellation to Reduce Reliance on Starlink

Ukrainian satellite communications company Stetman is proceeding with a $1.13 billion plan to deploy a nationally controlled 360-satellite network by 2030 to reduce reliance on foreign-operated services such as Starlink. Working through a joint venture named UASAT with Danish manufacturer GomSpace, the constellation is designed to serve state and military users and withstand electronic warfare. The first 120 satellites are slated for a 2027 launch with SpaceX.