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Despite the major differences between the two countries, Ukraine and Russia will continue to cooperate in the field of space. Service launch two missiles “Zenith”, as well as to start the broadcasting satellite “Lybid” gave permission to the Ukrainian authorities.
Sergey Voight, CEO YuMZ, said that the Russian side has received all necessary permits documents from the Ukrainian authorities. These documents are needed to guide the technicians to service launched from Baikonur launch. This event is going to happen in July of this 2015.
Voight said that cooperation with Russia in the peaceful space will continue. He also clarified that the satellite “Lybid” will be launched from Baikonur well. To do this already almost ready – rocket nearing completion. From Russia Ukrainian side expects to receive a control system and the engine.
But the official statements from the Russian Space Agency have been reported. There seems wary of relations with Ukrainian companies. Roscosmos only noted that many points still uncertain. Recall that in February, the Russian space agency said that the Ukrainian launch vehicles “Zenith” Roskosmos will not buy more.
If the Ukraine to launch “Lybid” look for an alternative in other countries, for This will require a large amount of money – at least sixty million dollars. And the term will be considerable – about two years. Therefore, the launch of Ukrainian “Zenith” decided to hold from Baikonur. Thus, cooperation in the Russian space agency will continue to nonmilitary programs.
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