Finnish satellite operator ICEYE has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine to enhance the country’s space-based remote sensing capabilities for defense. The firm develops Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) microsatellites for global surveillance and has supported the Ukrainian government since 2022. The latest agreement aims to strengthen remote sensing technology and data use for Ukraine’s defense and security, while supporting the country’s integration into the global space economy.
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernohorenko stated that the cooperation with ICEYE enhances the nation’s intelligence work. ICEYE also announced support for Ukraine by providing SAR satellite imaging resources through a contract with the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation. The firm designated an ICEYE SAR satellite for Ukraine’s use, allowing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive radar satellite imagery on critical locations with a high revisit frequency.
ICEYE’s satellite has aided attacks on over 1,500 Russian targets, capturing images of various military facilities used by the Russian military. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine expressed gratitude for ICEYE’s commitment to values and the Ukrainian people, emphasizing the importance of protecting the country in all domains, including space. ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski highlighted the firm’s dedication to supporting Ukraine in building space defense capabilities and providing objective, actionable data for the government.
