Belarus to create three more space satellites

Russia and Belarus plan to create three small-sized space satellites, Sputnik reported. The satellites will be made ender the Union program, which will begin in 2023.

One satellite will weigh 200 kg. The other two will be about 10 kg. The satellites will observe the Earth's surface and near-Earth outer space.

One satellite per 10 kg will be manufactured and assembled in Belarus. A payload for ionospheric exploration will be installed on it.

There are also plans to create several ground-based points for receiving and transmitting information.

Let us remind you that in 2023, the first Belarusian astronaut should be a woman.

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