title: THE POLICY OF EUROPE AND BULGARIA IN THE FIELD OF SPACE RESEARCH
abstract: The report examines the policies of Europe and Bulgaria in the field of space research, as well as issues related to the development of technology and innovation. It presents the main priorities and current objectives of the European Space Agency (ESA), aimed at expanding scientific potential and strengthening international cooperation in space activities.Bulgaria actively participates in these ESA programs as a European Cooperating State since 2015, under the PECS Agreement (Plan for European C