GomSpace and Ukrainian partner STETMAN signed an agreement 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. Under the agreement the partners will proceed to establish the UASAT joint venture in Ukraine to jointly develop the capacity to enable sovereign satellite communication capabilities for Ukraine for dual-use purposes.
“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”, said Dmytro Stetsenko, Founder and CEO of STETMAN. The partners will launch the first satellite in the fall of 2026 to provide operational feedback for subsequent steps in the UASAT roadmap.
“In the current geopolitical environment, sovereign access to strategic space assets is a necessity. We are pleased to partner with STETMAN in a focused and purpose-driven collaboration with a clear mission,” said Carsten Drachmann, CEO of GomSpace.
Further information about the initiative will be disclosed as appropriate and in accordance with current operational security considerations. GomSpace’s engagement is undertaken through its National & Defense Solutions Business Unit, dedicated to enabling sovereign space capabilities for national authorities.
