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  "id": 16106763,
  "title": "After Starshield interruption, Ukraine wants to build its own satellite communication network with ICEYE and Nokia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/after-starshield-interruption-ukraine-wants-to-build-its-own",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:28:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/after-starshield-interruption-ukraine-wants-to-build-its-own-satellite-communication-network-with-iceye-and-nokia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine is seeking to establish its own satellite-communication network following recent disruptions to its reliance on SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield systems. The Ukrainian military has signed a letter of intent with Finnish firms Nokia and ICEYE to explore developing a sovereign satellite-communications network. This desire for control stems from the recent throttling of Starshield services by the U.S., which left Ukrainian drones unable to operate at full speed. Ukrainian officials, including ICEYE's CEO Rafal Modrzewski, emphasize the importance of secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications for Ukraine's defense. The partnership with Nokia and ICEYE aims to bolster Ukraine's resilience and give it control over its connectivity.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's military just signed a letter of intent with Nokia and the Finnish satellite maker ICEYE to look into developing a sovereign satellite-communication system for the war-torn nation.",
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        "published": "2026-10-16T16:50:00.000Z"
      },
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        "published": "2026-10-16T17:16:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/presidential-adviser-says-ukraine-is-in-talks-to-lift-speed-limit-on",
        "published": "2026-10-16T19:27:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/presidential-adviser-says-ukraine-is-in-talks-to-lift-speed-limit-on",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:18:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ars Technica Science",
        "title": "Russian spacecraft maneuvers in \"extreme proximity\" to satellite used by Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/russian-spacecraft-maneuvers-in-extreme-proximity-to-satellite-used",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:54:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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