Ukraine Tested Space-Launch Capabilities in Middle of War Twice
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- #Ukraine
- #Military Intelligence
- #Space Launch
- Ukrainian intelligence successfully conducted two rocket launches into space during the war, with altitudes of over 100 km and 204 km.
- The launches were combat missions under military intelligence leadership, using hypersonic missiles capable of striking up to 500 km.
- Ukraine also launched a rocket carrier from a transport aircraft at 8 km altitude, a first in Europe and record-setting.
- This air-launch technology could evolve into an 'airborne spaceport', enhancing range and efficiency for civilian and military use.
- Ukraine's UASAT LEO satellite constellation, with about 300 satellites, is set to launch its first satellite via SpaceX in October.