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Ukraine Activates OBRIA NANO Satellite as Fragile Backup Plan Against Starlink Volatility
Following a recent ten-day restriction on Starlink services that hampered Ukrainian drone operations, Kyiv has announced the successful deployment of its first test satellite, OBRIA NANO. Developed by HIMERA and GomSpace, the mission aims to reduce reliance on external providers like Elon Musk's SpaceX by establishing a sovereign communication network capable of supporting regional military needs.