6 February 2026

Belarus, Russia work on innovations to extend lifespan of spacecraft

Scientists from Belarus and Russia are developing innovations to enhance the lifespan of spacecraft, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) Vladimir Karanik told the media prior to a NASB meeting to discuss the Union State programs, BelTA has learned.

“Today, we are taking stock of the programs in 2025 and discussing prospects for 2026–2030. I can say that we approached this meeting with strong results. Currently, we are running the Union State programs focusing on the most pressing issues in scientific, technological, and innovative activities. These include microelectronics and photonics, space exploration research, and biotechnology. While concrete hardware products for space research, microelectronics, and photonics have already been launched into orbit, the Union-Biomembranes program is expected to yield significant achievements in medicine and other fields," Vladimir Karanik emphasized.

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