Space technologies in achieving the aims of sustainable development

Abstract

Space technologies are currently being actively developed and applied in all spheres of economic activity, are recognized as one of the key innovative tools for achieving the global programs goals, allow forming the most effective solutions to a wide range of tasks. There is a significant annual increase in private investment in the global space ecosystem development, which is associated with the improvement of small satellites’ technologies, an increase in international private projects, global competition. It is proved that the development of space technologies has led to technologies intensification for Earth remote sensing, stimulating the industries’ growth, the telecommunications sector, creating conditions for retaining and attracting highly qualified labor, increasing competencies in the highly intelligent methods and products development, ensuring the technological security of countries and improving society’s life quality. The most significant effects from the space technologies use to achieve the ten SDG are highlighted. The limitations of space technologies application are shown due to poor awareness, lack of experience, skills in the field of ML and AI, partial data closure, insufficient financial resources, infrastructure for launching spacecraft and conducting astronomical research.