Czechia will supply Ukraine with a modern Earth observation satellite within a year, enhancing Ukraine’s ability to monitor its territory in all weather conditions and at any time of day, Czech Ministry of Transport reported on October 21.
It was presented during Czech Space Week by Czech Minister of Transport Martin Kupka, with the participation of country’s President Petr Pavel.
The satellite will be equipped with radar, optical, and radiation detection systems, enabling round-the-clock observation. Czech companies with expertise in space technology will lead the satellite’s development.
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The donation, part of a broader initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s operational sovereignty, follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the Czech Ministry of Transport and the Ukrainian State Space Agency.
“The donation of the satellite is a concrete expression of our solidarity and determination to help Ukraine build its digital infrastructure and strengthen its operational sovereignty and resilience. It is an investment in its future, and thus in security and stability in Europe,” said the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jan Lipavský.
The satellite is expected to launch within the next year, with plans for additional satellites to form a monitoring constellation, according to Czech Ministry of Transport.
The initiative is part of the Czech government’s program for Ukraine’s reconstruction, supported by the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Previously, it was reported that Ukrainian and French companies have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a constellation of small Earth-observation satellites that will give Ukraine sovereign access to space-based intelligence.
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