PROSPECTS FOR SPACE-BASED EARTH OBSERVATION SYSTEMS IN UKRAINE

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This article is devoted to defining the prospects of Ukraine in developing and launching Earth observation space systems, the problems that slow down this process and ways to solve them. The relevance of the research lies in the necessity of creating own remote sensing satellites and their constellations for civil and defence sectors. The purpose of the article is to develop effective directions for solving the problems hindering the creation of Earth observation space systems in Ukraine. To achieve the stated objectives, the concepts “Earth observation” and “Remote sensing” were, defined the field of application of Earth observation systems and their significance for our state were established. Based on an analysis of the experience of the USA, China and India and, the current, status of the Ukrainian space industry, the problems that hinder the establishment and development of Ukraine’s own satellite constellation of space observation systems were determined. Proposals to resolve these problems were defined, and developed. The study used general scientific methods, which include the method of analysis, synthesis, comparison, induction and deduction. The study showed that Ukraine has significant prospects for the development of space surveillance systems, however, a number of problems in the space industry prevent the process from being, launched. In particular, the National Target Scientific and Technical Space Program for 2021–2025 remains unapproved, there are no investors ready to fund Ukrainian developments, national spacecraft are technologically backward and nondurable, and the loss-making State companies do not allow to work on complex projects. There is also a lack of qualified personnel to implement the tasks envisaged by the Program. These issues can be resolved by initiating the consideration and approval of the Program by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, co-operation with other countries, introduction of new technologies, involvement of private companies, ensuring decent pay. Practical value of the study consists in the possibility of application of its results in the space field.

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