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The Rada supported the creation of the Space Forces within the Armed Forces. A vote in favor was cast 252 by a deputy.
At the parliamentary session on 9 November, the lawmakers adopted bill No. 13255 .
What did the Rada vote for?
This bill provides that the Space Forces will become a separate component of the Armed Forces.
The initiative was registered back in May 2025. Its authors explained why Ukraine needs Space Forces:
Threat from space. Russia has already used a rocket "Oreshnik" against Ukraine, whose trajectory partly passes through outer space. Therefore Ukraine must develop means of protection against such threats.
Experience of other countries. Space troops already exist in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, and Russia. Creating such a unit will allow Ukraine to develop its own military capabilities in space.
Our own satellites for defense. Ukraine has scientific and production capabilities to create satellites. They will help:
to detect launches of enemy missiles in advance;
to monitor military activity of the opponent;
to provide secure satellite communication for the Ukrainian army;
to obtain our own intelligence imagery and be less dependent on foreign partners.
International cooperation. Ukraine already collaborates with other countries and foreign companies in the space field and uses satellite imagery for intelligence and defense needs. Our Space Forces should help unite these capabilities into a single system.
Existing infrastructure and experts. Ukraine already has institutions working on space vehicle management, space surveillance, and developments for defense. The Ministry of Defense has also created a separate space policy directorate that prepares relevant projects and develops this direction.
On the eve, The Guardian reported that Ukraine has conducted at least three tests of systems designed to intercept missiles outside the atmosphere and is also working on its own satellite communications, which became especially relevant after Starlink restrictions.
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