BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. Washington
supports U.S.-Azerbaijani cooperation in space education and
advanced technologies, the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan said in its
social media account, Trend reports.
"We sincerely congratulate the successful launch of
'Azerbaijan's Victory,' the first satellite prepared by Azerbaijani
students, into orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket," the
embassy noted.
The embassy pointed out that the PocketQube satellite, developed
by students of the Space Academy operating under Azercosmos, is a
shining example of their high technical skills, innovative
thinking, and unwavering dedication to their work.
"The U.S., with one of the world's leading space programs known
for innovation and excellence, proudly supports the further
strengthening of U.S.-Azerbaijan cooperation in space, STEM
education, and advanced technologies, contributing to the
development of the next generation of scientists and engineers,"
the embassy highlighted.
A PocketQube represents a compact satellite paradigm (5x5x5 cm,
<250 g) engineered for economical space exploration, pedagogical
initiatives, and technological showcases, approximately one-eighth
the volumetric footprint of a conventional CubeSat. These miniature
orbital platforms facilitate a streamlined approach for academic
institutions, emerging enterprises, and enthusiasts to deploy
payloads into low Earth orbit.
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