On May 12th, Maxar collected new satellite imagery of several key locations in southern Ukraine that include Snake Island, Odesa and Mariupol. Snake IslandThis current imagery of the island (located in the Black Sea approximately 45 kilometers from the coast of Romania) and the surrounding area shows the aftermath of probable missile attacks on a […]
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HFX To Fund A Satellogic Dedicated Satellite Constellation For The Ukraine To Deliver High Resolution Imagery
Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) will fund a Satellogic Dedicated Satellite Constellation, providing Ukraine new capabilities to task and receive timely high-resolution satellite imagery. The initial aim is to raise $10 million to dramatically improve Ukraine’s access to satellite imagery as it fights Russia’s invasion. The move comes after Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence asked for […]
Space Industry Launches Humanitarian Initiative To Support Ukraine
Leaders of the space community have announced the Space Industry for Ukraine (SIFU), an initiative designed to fund and execute efforts that provide immediate humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. The initiative will be run by a steering committee which includes HawkEye 360, National Security Space Association (NSSA), ABL Space Systems, ARKA, BlackSky, Capella […]
Satcube Provides Mission-Critical Satellite Comms For Humanitarian Organizations In Ukraine
Satcube is now launching a new online rental service used by ITV Daytime, 7 News Australia, ICRC (International Red Cross) and other organizations on the ground in Ukraine. The Satcube Instant web platform is an online rental service that supplies the Satcube Ku terminal and high speed data packages that empower organizations to access seamless, […]
Viasat Donates Satellite High-Speed Internet To Ukrainian Refugees Via Partnership With The Košice Region of Slovakia
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) and the Košice region, Slovakia, have partnered to provide free, high-speed internet to Ukrainian refugees in Eastern Slovakia using Viasat’s proven, satellite-enabled, Community Internet system — Viasat Community Internet (VCI) sites are being installed across Eastern Slovakia in areas of greatest need for refugee connectivity. Slovakia has embraced thousands of refugees […]
Maxar’s Satellite Imagery Captures Russian Redeployments + Offensive Movement Into Eastern Ukraine And Supply Depots
Recent Maxar satellite imagery reveals that Russian ground forces continue to redeploy and move into eastern Ukraine, likely in preparation for a renewed offensive and military operations in the Donbas region. A number of military deployments were observed along the 14K-34 highway and the corridor that leads from Soloti and Valuyki in western Russia towards […]
Maxar’s Satellite Imagery Captures Of Bucha, Ukraine, + Verification Of Mass Graves
The battle continues, with Russia concentrating their forces to the east and south of Ukraine. High-resolution Maxar satellite imagery collected over Bucha, Ukraine (northwest of Kyiv), verifies and corroborates recent social media videos and photos that reveal bodies lying in the streets and left out in the open for weeks. For reference and context, please […]
HawkEye 360 Signal Detection Reveals GPS Interference In Ukraine + Debuts A New Space-Based Interference Sensing Product
HawkEye 360 Inc. recently announced the capability to detect and geolocate Global Positioning System (GPS) interference, with analysis of data over Ukraine revealing extensive GPS interference activity. HawkEye 360 uses satellites to monitor radio frequency signals for interference that might threaten military and civil navigation applications. The capability was tested last year in a variety […]
Maxar Captures Satellite Imagery Of Damaged Russian Alligator-Class Ship In Port
Maxar collected new satellite imagery as of March 25th of the southern Ukrainian port city of Berdyansk that reveals a Russian Alligator-class landing ship that is burned and partially submerged near one of the port’s loading/unloading quays. Fire and smoke is also seen nearby and close to several fuel storage tanks. According to news reports […]
Ukrainian Space Prospects In The Face Of War
Article by Olga Ozhogina, Freelance Space Reporter On February 28, on the fourth day of Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invader, Ukraine submitted its application for European Union (EU) membership with a special expedited procedure. The application was accepted and has entered the process of consideration. This does not mean immediate or rapid accession, but […]