# Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ukraines-new-frontier-how-space-has-become-critical-to-balance-of-the-war/
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:00:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T21:21:43+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/ng-interactive/2026/nov/08/ukraine-space-critical-war-starlink
- Topics: Europe, Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Ukraine struck a Russian rocket and space centre.
- Kyiv is developing alternatives to Starlink.
- Military activity in orbit is increasing.

## Summary

Ukraine struck Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, damaging facilities involved in assembling components for Soyuz launch systems. The attack highlights how space infrastructure has become part of the war, as satellites support communications, drones and battlefield surveillance, while attacks on launch facilities can hinder an opponent’s access to orbit.

Russia is deploying its Rassvet satellite network after being shut out of Starlink, and has used Oreshnik ballistic missiles that travel through near space. Ukraine is seeking alternatives to Starlink and has tested near-space interceptions; last month it launched Obria Nano with Denmark’s GomSpace, a test satellite for a proposed network of about 245 satellites. The article also describes growing military activity in orbit, including Russian satellites manoeuvring near other countries’ assets.

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