Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Space Technology Cooperation
What happened
On October 9, 2026, Uzbekistan’s space agency held talks with five international space and technology organizations during the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya. The Uzbek delegation met with representatives from Vast, Aselsan, Nebex, Azerbaijan’s space agency, and Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission. Discussions centered on transferring space technologies, joint scientific research, and specialist training.
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Why it matters
The talks reflect Uzbekistan’s effort to expand its international cooperation network and strengthen its domestic space industry. By engaging with organizations like Azerbaijan’s space agency, the collaboration aims to provide Uzbekistan with access to advanced technologies and expertise.
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Who's involved
- UzbekistanUzbekistan, whose space agency led talks seeking advanced space technologies and cooperation.
- AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, whose space agency was one of the international organizations met during the talks.
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The entities involved
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Uzbekistan
sovereign state in Central Asia
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Azerbaijan
country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
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