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

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In Europe, there is talk of how space and its research can be used for defense and geostrategic purposes. Investments are increasing. This is what the founder of Digital Lights, Dimitar Dimitrov, told Nova News.

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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.

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 is Space, what is the economy in Space and come to teach our children,” he added.

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 and so the cars will be able to talk to each other”, explained Dimitar Dimitrov.

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