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Forging a Unified Path in Space: BRICS Space Agencies Convene in Moscow
The Russian delegation proposed the establishment of a BRICS Space Council, which garnered significant interest from the participating countries
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

In a recent meeting in Moscow, the heads of BRICS space agencies deliberated on a draft joint statement urging the global community to refrain from deploying weapons in space and to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. Additionally, they discussed their contributions to the final declaration for the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, scheduled for October 22-24, 2024.

Establishing the BRICS Space Council

The Russian delegation proposed the establishment of a BRICS Space Council, which garnered significant interest from the participating countries. Roscosmos Director General Yury Borisov suggested the creation of an international system to ensure the safety of space activities through an open information platform for data exchange and monitoring of near-Earth space.

Expanding Satellite Capabilities

In his welcome address, Borisov announced that BRICS countries now operate over 1,200 national satellites, thanks to new members joining the association. Sergey Ryabkov, Russia’s BRICS Sherpa and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, also attended the meeting.

The ‘Milky Way’ Project

Roscosmos unveiled plans for the ‘Milky Way’ civilian security system, an open platform based on Russia’s automated warning system for dangerous situations in near-Earth space. This hub will provide data on space conditions and warnings about potential collisions, addressing the increasing number of satellites and space debris.

Data Exchange and Collaboration

BRICS countries aim to share data on natural space phenomena such as solar activity and asteroid trajectories. This system will be accessible to all, from amateur astronomers to professional space agencies. Borisov invited BRICS space agencies to join this platform and explore expanding its functionality to include remote sensing data and other space services.

Cooperation in Manned Space Exploration

Borisov proposed that BRICS partners collaborate on manned space missions, including building modules within the Russian Orbital Station for BRICS countries and creating a joint BRICS manned space program. This initiative would involve scientific research and training for BRICS cosmonauts.

Enhancing Remote Sensing Capabilities

He highlighted the collaboration among BRICS countries in expanding their remote sensing satellite constellations, noting that in 2023 they exchanged information covering over 27 million square kilometers of Earth’s surface. Borisov suggested increasing the BRICS remote sensing constellation with new high-resolution satellites.

Financial Express

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