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“We are in a hurry because we want to ratify this agreement in May, ahead of schedule, so that Lithuanian citizens can also participate in the selection of astronauts,” A. Armonaitė told the government meeting on Wednesday.
With Delphi In a caption announcing that Lithuanians will be able to participate in the astronaut selection, A. Veryga also shared a photo montage of himself, peasant Agnė Širinskienė and LVŽS leader Ramūnas Karbauskis on Facebook on Wednesday.
“It just came to our knowledge then. We’ve dreamed our whole lives. If we’ve already passed the selection,” A. Veryga wittily commented on the photo.
According to A. Armonaitė, membership in the agency will be beneficial to both business and science, who will be able to use the agency’s programs.
The Minister points out that Lithuania will be able to choose which ESA programs to participate in.
The government decided on Wednesday to ask the president to present the document to the Seimas for ratification.
Aušrinė Armonaitė
A. Armonaitė, who signed the membership agreement with ESA, stated that it would contribute around 8.4 million LTL to the country each year. return of the euro.
According to the Ministry, it is estimated that 1 euro invested directly by space program participants creates a value of at least 3.5 euros. In addition, membership will strengthen the competitiveness of science and business in the country.
The implementation of the agreement will require an annual allocation of 3 million euros. euros from the state budget.
According to A. Armonaitė, about 80 percent will return to Lithuania through ESA programs. of these funds.
The agreement between Lithuania and ESA will have to be ratified by the Seimas before September 27, until then Lithuania will retain the status of a state cooperating with the agency.
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