"During the war, Ukraine launched a rocket launcher from a transport aircraft at an altitude of approximately 8,000 meters, which could potentially also be used to launch various types of spacecraft into orbit."
"One Ukrainian rocket reached an altitude of about 62 miles, while a second reached 124 miles. The 62-mile mark is generally known as the Karman line, widely accepted by scientists as the boundary of space."
"Launching the rocket from 8,000 meters, or 26,000 feet, allows it to expend less fuel because it would partially avoid denser parts of the atmosphere."
"We have created an air system that can become an air spaceport in the short term."
A senior Ukrainian lawmaker announced that Ukraine successfully launched two rockets into space using a transport aircraft during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The launches were conducted under the leadership of Kyrylo Budanov, former head of Ukraine's intelligence services. One rocket reached the Karman line, while the other reached 124 miles. This method allows for reduced fuel consumption by launching from a higher altitude. Ukraine plans to establish a network of 7 to 10 satellites for surveillance and communications.
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