Azersky-2 satellite to be developed in Azerbaijan

Within the framework of the 74th International Astronautical Congress held in Baku, a cooperation agreement on the development of new observation satellites of Azerbaijan was signed between the Space Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (Azercosmos) and the company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Report informs.

"Azersky-2 program will open a new page from the point of view of business, as well as provide continuity in the Earth's surface observation sector in the country, and will also serve the further development of the space ecosystem in Azerbaijan. According to the contract, two satellites will be developed within the framework of the Azersky-2 program. These will be remote Earth observation satellites with high-resolution electro-optical sensors. IAI will design, assemble, integrate and test the first satellite of the satellite cluster with the participation of Azerbaijani experts.

"Israeli experts will also support Azercosmos in the design of the satellite development center to be established in Azerbaijan. The experience gained by Azerbaijani specialists will allow the second satellite to be developed in Azerbaijan," the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport said.