Slovakia is set to become a new member of the European Space Agency (ESA). It should allow Slovak research and development institutions and innovative companies to participate in international projects focused on the development of new technologies used in space and other sectors. Thus the membership fee estimated to stand at €1.4 million per year is considered an investment by the Education Ministry who gave the green light for the project. Slovakia will be entitled to full membership of the body after five years, until which time it will enjoy the status of a cooperating state.
Text: Anca Dragu, Photo: TASR
