Roscosmos has proposed creating a unified platform for launching student space projects under the "UniverSat" program. The initiative aims to train a new generation of specialists in the space industry of the BRICS countries.
The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Bakanov, presented a revolutionary idea at a meeting of the space agencies of the BRICS countries. The essence of the proposal is to combine the efforts of students, scientists, and specialists to create and launch small spacecraft.
Over the past five years, 22 CubeSat meteorological satellites have been launched into orbit under the "UniverSat" program. This year alone, the launch of six more spacecraft is planned.
The participating countries can jointly conduct fundamental and applied scientific research, implement engineering projects, and exchange experience in supporting technological entrepreneurship and startups in the space sector.
Dmitry Bakanov announced the possibility of developing joint educational programs in space technology, navigation, Earth monitoring, near-Earth space, and space law. Training can be conducted both in person and remotely.
The program will include courses in spacecraft management, rocket engineering, as well as summer space schools with the participation of teachers from leading universities and scientists.
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