Danish manufacturer and supplier of small satellites, GomSpace, signed an agreement on 22 April with the Ukrainian technology company STETMAN to launch a joint venture called UASAT in Ukraine. Under the agreement the partners will jointly develop the capacity to enable sovereign satellite communication capabilities for Ukraine for dual‑use purposes.
The two companies also agreed to launch the first satellite in the fall of 2026 to provide operational feedback for subsequent steps in the UASAT roadmap.
“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.
“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,” remarked Carsten Drachmann, CEO of GomSpace.
The agreement 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.
