[Satellite Today – 6-10-08] The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced details of a new cooperation agreement with Slovenia, the organization said June 9.
    The agreement, is a first step for Slovenia as it becomes more involved in space activities in Europe. It is expected that Slovenia will in a few years become a European Cooperating State, making an increased financial contribution to space activities.
Slovenia is the second recent EU Member State to sign a Cooperation Agreement with ESA, following Estonia in June 2007.