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Also known as Azerkosmos, Azərkosmos

Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) () is a public legal entity under Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and successor of Azercosmos Open Joint Stock Company, the first satellite operator in the Caucasus region entirely owned by the Government of Azerbaijan. With the telecommunication satellite Azerspace-1, the company provides broadband and broadcast services to customers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. With the Earth Observation satellite Azersky, Azercosmos provides satellite image

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We are constantly working to facilitate global connectivity, nurture talent and further develop the space industry in our country and region.

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To better address the increasing global demand for satellite-driven services and solutions, Azercosmos was established in 2010 as the premier satellite operator in the region. Providing satellite-delivered telecommunication and Earth Observation services to our partners for more than a decade now, we are continuously working on developing new products, services, and solutions to keep up with the rapidly changing trends in the field. Today, as the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, we not only deliver a broad spectrum of services and solutions but also engage in a wide range of R&D activities that aim to foster technological advancement, cooperate with international stakeholders and partners, participate in major global projects, and build local know-how. As the leading force behind the development of the innovative space ecosystem in Azerbaijan, we focus on advancing our operations, introducing new services and solutions, nurturing talent, and delivering a bespoke experience to our partners. Being committed to creating a better connected, developed, and secure world for future generations, we aim to emerge as one of the driving forces in the global space industry. Our team is always here to support you and answer any questions you might have.

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200
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azercosmos.az
Motto
Customized Excellence
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inception
2010-05-03
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Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) () is a public legal entity under Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and successor of Azercosmos Open Joint Stock Company, the first satellite operator in the Caucasus region entirely owned by the Government of Azerbaijan. With the telecommunication satellite Azerspace-1, the company provides broadband and broadcast services to customers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. With the Earth Observation satellite Azersky, Azercosmos provides satellite imagery and geoinformation services. Since 2021 the Chairman of the Board of Azercosmos is Samaddin Asadov.

== History == During a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in 2008, President Ilham Aliyev gave a task on "establishment of a modern aerospace industry in Azerbaijan and launch of country’s telecommunication satellite into orbit". Implementation of the task was assigned to the Ministry of Communication and High Technologies.

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