Uzbekcosmos
| O’zbekkosmos/Узбеккосмос | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2019 |
| Type | Space agency |
The Agency for Space Research and Technology also known as Uzbekcosmos (Uzbek: O’zbekkosmos/Узбеккосмос) is the official Uzbek state space agency. The agency is officially tasked with "the development and implementation of a unified state policy and strategic directions in the field of space research and technology."[1][2] Uzbekcosmos was formed by decree of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 30, 2019.[3][4] Uzbekcosmos had previously existed in some form since at least 2001, when the agency signed a framework of mutual cooperation with Russia's Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.[5]
References
- ^ Vakilov, Fakhri (31 August 2019). "Uzbekcosmos space research agency to appear in Uzbekistan". Trend News Agency.
- ^ Sohail, Daniyal (31 August 2019). "Uzbekistan Founds Space Research Agency Uzbekcosmos - Presidential Decree". UrduPoint.
- ^ Vakilov, Fakhri (31 August 2019). "Uzbekcosmos space research agency to appear in Uzbekistan". Trend News Agency.
- ^ Sohail, Daniyal (31 August 2019). "Uzbekistan Founds Space Research Agency Uzbekcosmos - Presidential Decree". UrduPoint.
- ^ "Uzbekistan planning to launch two satellites with Russian help". Red Orbit. 2004-06-08. Archived from the original on 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2015-12-11.