KIEV, Aug. 12 – Ukraine's government and the European Space Agency (ESA) are preparing an agreement giving Ukraine the status of a “European country cooperating with ESA," which is a stage of realization of Kiev's plans for becoming a full member in European space structures.

According to the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 803-r as of August 5, Ukrainian government's delegation, which is being formed and will be lead by Head of the State Space Agency of Ukraine Oleh Ursky, was ordered to conduct talks with ESA on agreeing on the draft of this agreement, in accordance with approved directives.