Ukraine joins the EU space program: the Verkhovna Rada ratified the cooperation agreement

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified an agreement with the European Union, which opens up opportunities for Ukraine to participate in European space exploration, Earth monitoring and space threat tracking programs. Cooperation will also cover the areas of security, defense, energy and critical infrastructure protection.

This was reported by the press service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

What opportunities does the agreement open up

The Parliament ratified the agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, signed on April 9, 2025 in Brussels.

The document provides for Ukraine’s participation in the Copernicus component of the EU Space Program, as well as in two subcomponents of the space situational awareness system:

“Space weather events” – monitoring of space weather phenomena that can affect the operation of satellites, communications and power grids.

“Near-Earth objects” – monitoring of space objects that can potentially pose a threat to the Earth.

Ratification creates the necessary legal basis for Ukraine’s participation in these European programs.

How space technologies will help Ukraine

One of the key areas of cooperation will be the use of satellite data and remote sensing technologies.

In particular, they can be used for:

Security and defense – monitoring territories and using satellite information for decision-making.

Energy – assessing risks for power grids and critical infrastructure facilities.

Agriculture – monitoring the condition of crops, soils and natural resources.

Civil protection – identifying and assessing the consequences of fires, floods and other emergencies.

Ecology – studying climate change and the state of the environment.

Transport and infrastructure – planning the development of territories and monitoring infrastructure facilities.
New prospects for the Ukrainian space industry

The Verkhovna Rada emphasizes that participation in European space programs will contribute to the development of Ukrainian technological competencies and deepening cooperation with the EU.

In particular, it concerns opportunities for scientific institutions, research organizations and enterprises working with satellite data, geographic information systems and space technologies.

It is expected that the implementation of the agreement will also stimulate the development of the relevant market in Ukraine and strengthen its potential in the space sector.