Satellite Navigation in Ukraine: Legal Frameworks and Implications for Space Security -

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by Inesa Kostenko¹
¹ University of Leicester (Leicester, United Kingdom), National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29202/asl/12/3
Received: 20 November 2023 / Accepted: 08 December 2023 / Published: 30 December 2023

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Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Ukraine’s satellite navigation development, focusing on the evolution of its legal frameworks in the context of ongoing regional conflict. It examines historical and current aspects of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) development in Ukraine, highlighting the intersection of technological innovation, international cooperation, and Ukraine’s role in global space initiatives. Special attention is paid to the 2023 bill “On State Regulation in the Sphere of Satellite Navigation,” emphasizing its critical role in national security and defense. The article underlines the need for robust legal and regulatory structures, professional expertise, and public-private collaboration to adapt to rapid industry changes and integrate effectively into the global space market.

Keywords: Satellite Navigation, Ukraine Legal Frameworks, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Space Law, National Security.

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Kostenko, Inesa (2023) Satellite Navigation in Ukraine: Legal Frameworks and Implications for Space Security. Advanced Space Law, Volume 12, 27-39. https://doi.org/10.29202/asl/12/3

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