European Space Agency to fund six Lithuanian projects

Six Lithuanian projects are set to receive up to EUR 1 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) which has recently included them in its list of projects recommended for funding, the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation said.

“The growth of the space sector is one of our country’s priorities. Lithuania can already be proud of its achievements in space technology as we are among the world leaders in laser technology, renowned manufacturers of nanosatellites and their components, and have made significant achievements in the processing of Earth observation data. This funding will help us to grow and exploit our enormous potential and gain international recognition in our aspirations to become a strong international player,” Minister Aušrinė Armonaitė says.