INTEGRATION OF SPACE TECHNOLOGIES INTO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY OF THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST: BARRIERS AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

The article presents an in-depth analysis of the factors determining the opportunities and limitations of integrating space technologies into the digital economy of the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD). The study focuses on the application of satellite communications, navigation systems, and Earth remote sensing data in addressing challenges related to territorial governance, logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and the development of digital public services. A comprehensive overview is conducted of the legal, institutional, infrastructural, and technological barriers that hinder large-scale use of space-based solutions under the conditions of geographic remoteness and uneven development of infrastructure in the FEFD. Special emphasis is placed on the need for systematic government support, the development of distributed analytical infrastructure, training of specialized personnel, and the stimulation of demand from the regional business sector. The article discusses the formation of a unified regulatory framework, interagency coordination, and mechanisms for international cooperation, including with Asia-Pacific partners. It concludes by substantiating the necessity of a comprehensive policy to integrate space services into the regional digital transformation as a factor of increased competitiveness and resilience of the socio-economic development of the FEFD.