https://spacewatch.global/tag/ukraine/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/ukraine/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/spacewatchgl-opinion-how-geopolitics-is-reshaping-the-baltic-space-ecosystem/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70704
Written by Ieva Sipola
The Baltic States are among Europe’s most digitally advanced and agile countries, yet they remain largely absent from discussions about Europe’s space achievements. Despite small populations and constrained budgets, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been quietly building space capabilities that are becoming increasingly relevant as the region navigates a tough geopolitical environment. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/iceye-and-rheinmetall-to-support-ukraine-with-sar-eo-data/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62217 Sequel to ICEYE's MoU with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense for EO data in the interest of Ukraine’s national security and defense, ICEYE and Rheinmetall have now partnered, with support from the German government, to meet Ukraine‘s urgent demands for SAR satellite reconnaissance capabilities. This agreement increases the SAR data and other support Ukraine has received from ICEYE during the war.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/space-cafe-radio-pssi-2024-special-ep-02-transatlantic-collaboration-on-global-space-security-issues/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61374 In the first episode of our new PSSI podcast series, produced in collaboration with PSSI, the Prague Security Studies Institute, we explore the  advancements in international cooperation in space security with Deanna L. Ryals, Director, International Affairs at the  Space Systems Command of the US Space Force. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/iceye-and-ukraine-partner-on-remote-sensing-for-security/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55974 ICEYE and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to further strengthen their cooperation in remote sensing of the Earth in the interest of Ukraine's national security and defense. ICEYE's small radar imaging satellites can form high-resolution images of areas of the Earth in daylight, at night, and through cloud cover. The Memorandum of Cooperation builds on ICEYE's support for the Government of Ukraine since 2022]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/esa-council-approve-slovenia-accession-into-the-esa-member-states/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:15:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55763 Slovenia will become the latest European Space Agency (ESA) member state after the ESA Council unanimously approved the agreement concerning the accession of Slovenia to the convention and related terms and conditions. ESA Director-General Josef Aschbacher and Dr Robert Golob signed the accession agreement. ESA also announced partnerships with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), UAE's Muhammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBSRC) and the government of Ukraine.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/pentagon-awards-spacex-with-ukraine-contract-for-starlink-satellite-internet/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49196 The Pentagon has announced on the 1st of June that it has agreed to purchase Starlink satellite internet terminals from SpaceX for use in Ukraine. The Pentagon has declined to offer additional contract details, including the price, scope and timeline of the delivery. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/russia-dismisses-roscosmos-chief-dimitry-rogozin/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42198 Russian President, Vladimir Putin, dismissed Dmitry Rogozin, Director General of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, from his duties. Rogozin’s public statements that have brought international criticism for years. The new Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation will be Yuri Borisov.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/antonov-an-225-airplane-damaged-by-russians-attack/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39895 The world's largest cargo plane by length and weight was severely damaged when Russians attacked Gostomel airport near Kyiv, Ukraine reported. The aircraft was used to transport Ariane rocket components, airlift aid during crises in other countries and transport medical supplies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/ukraine-ninth-country-to-sign-artemis-accords/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28261&preview=true&preview_id=28261 Ukraine ninth country to sign Artemis Accords ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/ses-to-restructure-and-consolidate-part-of-european-operations-into-luxembourg-hq/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23084 As part of its ongoing Simplify & Amplify transformation programme, SES announced on 29 May 2020 that it plans to restructure its operations worldwide, including the consolidation of part of its European regional operations into the company’s global headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/scotlands-skyrora-and-space-iceland-search-for-possible-launch-sites/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18736 Skyrora, the Edinburgh-based satellite launch company, is looking in Iceland for a possible space launch location, according to reports in the Icelandic news media. The Skyrora visit was hosted and assisted by Iceland's own space body, Space Iceland.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/ukraines-yuzhnoye-reportedly-looking-to-build-four-types-of-mayak-heavy-lift-launch-vehicle/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18311 Ukrainian and Russian press are reporting that Ukrainian aerospace giant and design office Yuzhnoye is planning to build four variants of its Mayak heavy lift space launch vehicle, subject to Western investment.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/ukraine-passes-commercial-space-law-allowing-private-space-activities-in-2020/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17090 The Ukrainian parliament passed the country’s first commercial space law, titled “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the State Regulation of Space Activities,” that was signed on 25 October 2019 by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Oleksiy Burchevskyy of the Kinstellar law firm writing in Lexology.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/firefly-aerospace-to-develop-launch-solutions-for-airbus-customers-under-mou/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13222 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, announced today the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus Defence and Space to develop new space launch solutions for Airbus customers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/russia-to-decommission-rokot-slv-and-make-only-one-launch-from-vostochny-in-2019/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=12035 The last two launches of the Rokot satellite launch vehicle fitted with a Ukrainian-made control system will be carried out in 2019, after which the vehicle will be decommissioned, a source in the Russian space industry told Russian news outlet Sputnik on 18 December 2018.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/firefly-aerospace-selected-by-nasa-to-provide-launch-for-commercial-lunar-payloads/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11715 Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (Firefly), a provider of economical, and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, have announced that they have been selected by NASA for the award of a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/12/russian-military-space-rokot-launches-three-strela-3m-communications-satellites/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11696 The Russian military successfully launched three Strela-3M communications satellites on 30 November 2018 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Northwest Russia, according to reports from TASS, the Russian state news agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/scottish-new-space-skyrora-moves-hq-to-heart-of-edinburgh/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11546 Skyrora, the Scottish New Space satellite launch company, has moved its corporate headquarters to Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, under a five year lease.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/spacewatchgl-oped-why-space-debris-cleanup-might-be-a-national-security-threat/ Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11519 As an international relations scholar who studies space law and policy, I have come to realize what most people do not fully appreciate: Dealing with space debris is as much a national security issue as it is a technical one.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/russia-may-resume-rokot-2-launches-in-2021-with-russian-made-control-systems/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10953 Russian launch provider Eurokot has suggested that its Rokot-2 light launcher could resume service in 2021 now that the launch vehicle uses Russian-made control systems. The last Rokot-2 launch occurred in April 2018 using the last launcher that used Ukrainian-made control systems.]]>