BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. Uzbekistan and
NASA discussed expanding cooperation in space technology, satellite
data and Earth observation, as well as potential joint projects,
during a meeting on the sidelines of the 77th International
Astronautical Congress (IAC-2026) in Antalya.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Digital
Technologies of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Uzbek
Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov, Uzcosmos Director
Shuhrat Kadirov and NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson.
The sides discussed current priorities in the space sector,
prospective joint projects and initiatives, and ways to move
bilateral cooperation toward practical implementation.
Particular attention was paid to the development of space
technologies, the use of satellite data, remote sensing of the
Earth, joint research projects and the training of highly qualified
specialists for the space sector.
The Uzbek delegation also discussed NASA’s potential
participation in the IAC-2028 congress, which Uzbekistan plans to
host in Samarkand, as well as opportunities to present joint
projects and scientific and technological initiatives during the
event.
"The sides expressed interest in developing long-term and
practical cooperation in the space sector, strengthening existing
ties and promoting new joint projects," Uzbekistan’s Digital
Technologies Ministry said.
The meeting was held as part of Uzbekistan’s participation in
IAC-2026, which brings together representatives of the global space
industry, government agencies, research institutions and private
companies.
The sides agreed to continue contacts on priority areas of space
cooperation and explore opportunities for implementing joint
initiatives.
