This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the DKA press service.

While awaiting the results of the investigation carried out into the possible causes of the accident during the launch of the European launch vehicle “Vega S”, it was noted that the agency learned the European Space Agency’s explanation of the possible causes from the European press. The DKA believes that such statements leave no basis for further discussion and tarnish the reputation of Ukraine’s space industry.

“While showing all due respect and respect to the views of our European colleagues on the Specially Appointed Independent Commission of Inquiry, the National Space Agency believes that the findings presented are premature and may require further investigation to determine if additional factors are present. to launch, he says.

The agency emphasized that all products supplied by the Ukrainian space industry to our European partners fully meet all the necessary requirements.

At the same time, Ukrainian experts who took part in a certain part of the investigation, for which they were admitted, presented their own views and recommendations, which were not objectively reflected in the conclusions of the independent investigative commission.

“Whatever the reasons that prompted our European colleagues to hasten the final statement, the State Space Agency urges our European partners to undertake additional evaluation and analysis that will take into account the proposals submitted by Ukraine, among other potential factors,” he stressed. at DKAU.

As reported, in December 2022 took place the launch of the Vega-C rocket, which includes the Pleiades Neo 5 and 6 satellites designed to observe the Earth. However, they were unable to reach the target orbit due to problems with the stage that failed some time after the engine fired. European representatives attributed the failed missile launch to Ukrainian components.

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