New space program envisages further development of the remote sensing system.Sometimes it is money invested for future and sometimes gives instant profits. As the new Belarusian satellite is a profit making venture.
The contracts the Belarusian companies have taken after launching the Belarusian satellite exceeds the cost of creating the space system for the remote sensing of the Earth by six times. It is great news for the countries joining the space club and for the industries associated.
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The satellite has been involved in research in Antarctica. The information was released by head of the South Pole expedition Aleksei Gaidashov on 16 April.
Belarusian explorers were taking measurements when the satellite was passed over Antarctica. Capabilities of the Belarusian satellite are of great interest for researching Antarctica.
Belarus soon plans to set up its own station in Antarctica. The station’s possible environmental impact has been estimated.
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