Friday, October 2, 2026
ICEYE and Nokia aim for sovereign LEO satcom in 2028
ICEYE and Nokia announced on Oct. 1, 2026 a partnership to develop sovereign broadband LEO communications systems for governments, with nations owning the satellites, ground segment and terminals. First communications satellites are expected in 2028. The deal extends ICEYE beyond SAR Earth observation into satcom; Nokia is not in this catalog, and no contract value was disclosed.
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