Bulgaria is not a member of the European Space Agency because it does not pay its contribution

“There is talk in Europe about how space and its research can be used for defense and geostrategic purposes. Investments are increasing”. This was said by the founder of Digital Lights, Dimitar Dimitrov, in the “ReVision” show on NOVA NEWS, who is also a speaker at the “Technovation” forum, organized for the third year in a row by “Manager” magazine.

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He explained that on the old continent, when they talk about Space, they mean using the technologies for sustainability, for a greener planet. This includes both the weather forecast and the ability to get a good idea of ​​what is happening to the Earth. “In other alliances, the topic of space is more easily equated with the topic of defense,” said Dimitrov.

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He pointed out that our country is no longer a member of the European Space Agency. “We are allowed to study, but we cannot develop business, while the software industry in the country is worth BGN 7 billion. I believe that the scientists at the BAS, in the institutes, as well as in the private sector, are ready to develop unique solutions for space. And we only have one company to brag about. We are not a member of the European Space Agency because we have not paid our contribution of 1 million euros, now it is currently 2 million euros”, added Dimitrov.

He reported that there was understanding from the executive branch. “This means that our teachers should go and be trained in what Cosmos is, what the economy in Cosmos is and come to teach our children,” said Dimitar Dimitrov.

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His software company for automakers. But she has already set her sights on space. The company is working on a project to use road infrastructure data, some of which is collected from Earth orbit. “We are focusing on how to build a platform that helps make driving safer. For example, if one driver goes through aquaplaning, another driver would like to know that a car has passed before him, so the cars will be able to talk to each other,” explained the founder of Digital Lights.

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