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Kyivstar and Starlink to Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Messaging in Ukraine

Thanks to the strategic partnership between the national operator during the IV Ukraine Reconstruction Conference (URC2025).
Kyivstar and Starlink, Ukraine will become one of the first countries Currently, within the framework of the agreement with Starlink,
in Europe to launch Direct to Cell satellite communication. Kyivstar operational tests of the technology have already taken place, which
plans to launch a messaging system in a test mode first, and then will allow for the launch of direct mobile communication services
mobile satellite broadband access. This was stated by Kyivstar in Ukraine in a test mode via satellites, which will function as base
CEO Oleksandr Komarov in an interview with Reuters in Rome stations, transmitting telephone signals from space directly to
smartphones. The CEO of Kyivstar stated that the company's main
goal at the conference is to support the Ukrainian government and
establish new business ties, in particular with Italian companies
that wish to expand their operations in Ukraine. Kyivstar, owned by
international digital operator VEON, is also working on a listing on
the NASDAQ stock exchange in the United States. Komarov said
the project is moving forward, and he hopes to complete it in the
third quarter of 2025. Oleksandr Komarov, CEO, Kyivstar said in
the first stage, which we will implement by the end of this year,
messaging via SMS, WhatsApp, Signal and other messengers will
be available, and in the second quarter of 2026, we will be able
to offer mobile broadband satellite communication for data and
voice transmission.

Boeing and SES Successfully Launch 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER Satellites

Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture
satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity. Michelle
successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space Parker, Vice President, Boeing Space Mission Systems said,
after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:12 p.m. we designed O3b mPOWER so each additional satellite beyond
Eastern Daylight Time. Approximately two hours after liftoff, the the first six boosts capacity, performance, and resilience. This
satellites separated from the launch vehicle, initiating a series capability stems from our investments in cutting-edge technology
of comprehensive health checks by Boeing team members in El and the enhanced production techniques we've refined over the
Segundo, Calif., home to Boeing's mission control facility and the course of the program. Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES said that I'm
world's largest satellite factory. Leveraging highly efficient xenon proud of our SES team and partners for continuously pushing the
thrusters to maneuver in space, the satellites will continue their 130- boundaries of what's possible in space to bring critical connectivity
day journey to MEO, approximately 8,000 kilometers from the Earth's where it matters most. Over the past year, our O3b mPOWER
surface. They will join the first eight satellites currently providing services have been transforming industries and empowering our
high-performance connectivity services to SES users worldwide. key customers including telco operators, cruise lines, airlines,
The O3b mPOWER constellation entered commercial service in NATO, the Government of Luxembourg, the Government of United
April 2024, providing high-throughput, low latency connectivity that States and many other allied governments. With this launch we
mimics the speed and reliability of traditional internet connections, continue adding incremental capacity to our initial O3b mPOWER
but with virtually unlimited geographic flexibility. From MEO, the constellation, strengthening our MEO network and delivering high
satellites provide coverage to nearly 95% of the world's population. throughput and predictable low latency services at scale.
The satellites leverage digitally formed beams to dynamically
address evolving communication needs across geographies and
customer bases. Boeing hardened this technology for military
use on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 and WGS-12 and
Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) nuclear command and control
satellites the company is building for the U.S. Space Force. This
software-defined technology allows for more secure and reliable
connectivity resistant to attempts of jamming, interruption or
interception. A leading global aerospace company and top U.S.
exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial
airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers
in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and
supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability

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