Uzbekistan Plans First National Satellite Launch and Cosmonaut Training by 2028
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for Uzbekistan's first scientific satellite, 'Mirzo Ulugbek', proposed for launch in 2028. The initiative includes training the first national cosmonaut and establishing a sustainable space system. Demand for remote sensing data has tripled in five years, with over ten government agencies utilizing space monitoring. The project aims to enhance scientific capacity, identify economic opportunities, and prepare for the International Astronautical Congress in Samarkand in 2028.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented plans for Uzbekistan's first scientific satellite, 'Mirzo Ulugbek', set for a 2028 launch. The initiative aims to train the first national cosmonaut and develop a sustainable space sector infrastructure.
Over the past five years, demand for remote sensing data has tripled, with more than ten government agencies engaged in space monitoring. The project focuses on creating a sovereign source of data, enhancing scientific capacity, and exploring international cooperation.
Proposed research areas include medicine, plant genetics, and materials science. Additionally, the International Astronautical Congress is planned for Samarkand in 2028.




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