Ukraine, a Silent Aerospace Power before 2014

by Dott. Ing. Francesco Paolo Cantelli jr.; Dr. Gustavo Scotti di Uccio –

Before the destabilizing events of 2014, which led to the annexation of Crimea and the conflict in Donbas, Ukraine was recognized as a prominent player in the global space sector, a direct heir to the massive technological and industrial legacy of the Soviet Union. At the time of independence in 1991, Ukraine inherited a significant part of the Soviet military-industrial complex, transforming into a nation with unique and complete capabilities in the space sector. (full document here)