Ukraine, Italy sign memorandum on space cooperation

Representatives of the State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) and the Italian Space Agency have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of space activities, the SSAU's press service has reported on Facebook.

"The ceremony to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the State Space Agency of Ukraine and the Italian Space Agency on cooperation in the field of space activities for peaceful purposes was held online on March 30, 2021," the statement reads.

The memorandum provides for the development of cooperation in the following areas: space science and technology, Earth observation and remote sensing, launch systems and space transport, communications and navigation systems, standardization and certification activities.

SSAU Chairman Volodymyr Taftai discussed the signing of the memorandum with Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo at a meeting on March 25.

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