GomSpace, the Danish satellite company, looks to play a key role in developing sovereign satellite capabilities in Ukraine. It has signed a deal with its Ukrainian partner Stetman which will see the two companies establish the UASAT joint venture in Ukraine to jointly develop the capacity to enable sovereign satellite communication capabilities for Ukraine for dual‑use purposes. GomSpace announced the deal, April 22.
The partners plan to launch UASAT’s first satellite in the fall of 2026 to provide operational feedback for subsequent steps in the UASAT roadmap. The deal was signed at the EU‑Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels, with representatives from the EU’s Directorate‑General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighborhood (DG ENEST), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Ukrainian government in attendance.
GomSpace’s involvement is through its National & Defense Solutions Business Unit, which is focused on developing sovereign space capabilities for national authorities.
“Satellite communications have become a critical enabler for both civilian society and national security in times of crisis. Through UASAT, we are combining Ukrainian operational experience with GomSpace’s space technology expertise to build a sovereign capability that strengthens resilience and long‑term independence,” Dmytro Stetsenko, founder and CEO of Stetman, said in a statement.
