On May 4, 2026, the XXII Scientific and Technical Conference of the Faculty of Rocket and Space Technology "Modern Problems of Rocket and Space Technology and Technologies" began at the National Aerospace University "KhAI".
This year's event traditionally brought together scientists, teachers, postgraduate students and students, as well as representatives of leading enterprises and scientific institutions of the industry. Among the participants — Yuzhnoye Design Bureau, Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, and the National Centre for Aerospace Medicine.
The conference is held in a mixed format: some reports are presented offline in the protected space of the university, others — online on the Google Meet platform. Over three days, participants will work in sections dedicated to engines and energy, modern materials and structures, as well as analytics, mathematical modeling and space monitoring of Earth.
This year's event is dedicated to World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day, as well as to honoring the memory of the founder and first dean of the faculty — Professor Mykola Vasyliovych Belan (on the occasion of the 20th anniversary).
✈️ We remember and honor the outstanding scientist — Mykola Vasyliovych Belan (28.07.1937, Mariupol – 17.06.2006, Kharkiv)
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, he devoted his entire life to the development of aviation mechanics and training engineers of a new generation. After graduating from the Kharkiv Aviation Institute in 1960, he remained to work at his alma mater, rising from a young specialist to one of the key leaders of the faculty.
🔹 From 1976 — Head of the Department of Engines and Power Units of Space Aircraft 🔹 In 1980–2003 — Dean of the Faculty of Rocket and Space Technology 🔹 Laureate of the USSR Council of Ministers Prize (1986)
His scientific and pedagogical activities became the foundation for the development of aerospace education in Kharkiv. It was under his leadership that modern approaches to training engineers in the field of space technologies were formed.
Professor Belan is an example of devotion to science, the university and his work. His contribution continues to live in the achievements of students and followers. Light memory to the great Teacher.
