The Agency of "Uzbekcosmos"

Today, our country is going through a large-scale transformation. It is moving towards openness, ambitious goals, and development based on knowledge, technology, and international cooperation. The space sector is becoming an important component of this new direction of development.

Uzbekistan is also taking consistent steps in this direction, paying special attention to the formation of modern space infrastructure, expanding international cooperation, and increasing the national human resources potential. This serves to strengthen the competitiveness of our country in the global innovation space.

In particular, engaging the younger generation in the fields of science, engineering, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies is one of today's priorities, because tomorrow's technological progress will be shaped by the knowledgeable and enterprising professionals being trained today.

In this sense, the development of the space sector is not only the introduction of new technologies, but also a strategic step towards building the intellectual, innovative and digital future of New Uzbekistan.

Strengthening the legal framework in the space sector

In 2025, important legal and institutional documents were adopted in Uzbekistan in the direction of developing space activities. In particular, the Law “On Space Activities” and the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On additional measures to expand the use of aerospace information in economic sectors and improve the management system in the lower tier of agriculture” are among them. These documents are of great importance not only for the legal regulation of space technologies, but also for their deep integration into real economic sectors.

“ On Space Activities ” is the main document regulating relations in the field of space activities. The Law stipulates that one of the main directions of state policy is the development and implementation of strategic directions and state programs in the field of space activities, as well as assistance in identifying violations of legislation in economic sectors through the processing of space images.

The Presidential Decree is a strategic document aimed at directly implementing space technologies in economic sectors. It identifies expanding the use of aerospace data, especially improving the management system in agriculture, as a key direction.

In accordance with the decree, new approaches are being introduced to monitor the state of land resources via satellite, analyze productivity, identify environmental risks early, and digitize agricultural processes. This will ensure increased efficiency and rational use of resources in the sector.

State Space Monitoring System

Today, space technologies are becoming increasingly important in environmental protection, agriculture, and the effective use of natural resources. Through modern space monitoring systems implemented by the Uzbekcosmos Agency, effective projects are being implemented in such areas as ecology, geology, agriculture, land relations, water management, and forestry .

In particular, a monitoring system based on satellite data has been developed to detect post-harvest residue burning on agricultural lands. This system allows for continuous monitoring of fires, rapid detection, and transmission of information to relevant organizations. The analysis showed that in 2024, the last field fire was observed in 2,200 wheat harvests across the republic, while in 2025, fire cases were observed again in only 130 of them. As a result, through this project, the number of repeated burnings decreased by 94% .

A special platform for monitoring tree felling has also been launched. This system allows for daily monitoring of green spaces in urban and residential areas. Using space imagery, green spaces are digitized and cases of tree felling or reduction in green spaces are quickly identified. This is important in combating illegal tree felling, ensuring ecological sustainability, and preserving green spaces.

Advanced solutions are also being introduced in the direction of sustainable water resources management. Based on space monitoring, it is possible to determine the actual water consumption of each agricultural area, form a "virtual water meter" system, and optimize irrigation standards. This is an important factor in increasing water efficiency, enhancing agricultural efficiency, and forecasting productivity.

Such innovative approaches are an important step in Uzbekistan's development of digital technologies and the space sector, environmental protection, and rational use of natural resources.

International cooperation

2025 was marked as a historic year for the space sector of Uzbekistan. It was in this year that, at the initiative of the Uzbekcosmos agency, our country won the right to host the International Astronautical Congress - IAC 2028. This achievement was also one of the most important events of the year in terms of the country's international image.

IAC is one of the world's most prestigious space platforms, bringing together leading space agencies, scientific centers, and technology companies. The awarding of the hosting rights to Uzbekistan is a practical expression of international trust and recognition of our country.

This prestigious congress is scheduled to be held in Samarkand in 2028. This city, which combines historical heritage and modern infrastructure, will become an important meeting point for the global space community.

Memorandums of understanding were also signed with the China National Aerospace Administration (CNSA), the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), and Star.Vision (China).

In the field of space education, cooperation has been established with the Aerospace Information Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kyushu Institute of Technology (Japan), Turin Polytechnic University (Italy), and the University of Tokyo (Japan).

Space education work

Attracting young people to the space industry and innovative technologies remains one of the agency's priorities. In particular, the following projects are being implemented:

, "Cosmic Camp," specializing in robotics, astronomy, and small satellites, was organized, which included 300 young people . They had the opportunity to participate in 3-5-7-day space-oriented programs developed by the agency.

More than 30 talented Uzbek youth are participating in the “3rd Space Camp” program until 2026 .

“CanSat” mini-satellite competition was held among students and young professionals , young people were trained online for
3 months , and out of more than 400 participants, 9 teams with about 120 participants participated in the final round , and the winning team was sent to participate in the international “ICESCO CanSat International”. They entered the TOP-5 among young people from 54 countries .

In order to increase interest in space activities, the "Nasa Space Apps Challenge" hackathon, the "Unisat 3.0" project, and the "Space Fest" events were organized as part of the International Space Week, and more than 2,000 young people participated in these events.

In order to develop innovative ideas among students and young scientists in 2025 The "Young Engineer" competition was held in Tashkent and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, with 500 participants and 80 teams participating, and 9 teams won prizes. In 2026 , it was held in 5 regions of our republic . A platform was created in the regions for talented young people to present their projects, more than 1,600 projects participated, and 250 young people presented their developments in Tashkent at the final stage, and the most advanced team won a ticket to the Cosmic Camp in Turkey.

STAR.VISION is creating all conditions for talented students to participate in the "Space Summer Camp 2025" project.

Launch of Uzbekistan's first astronaut

The issue of training the first Uzbek astronaut was raised during the presentation held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. According to preliminary proposals, it is planned to prepare for a 10-14-day flight. Prospects for international cooperation in this regard are being considered, including formats for cooperation with leading space agencies.

This initiative is not only symbolic. A national astronaut is a powerful motivation for young people, a factor in increasing interest in science, and strengthening the country's image.

The launch of an astronaut into space will be inextricably linked to the implementation of a specific scientific program. The areas of research that could be conducted during the stay of an Uzbek astronaut in space were proposed as medicine and biology (remote diagnostics, studying the effectiveness of local medicinal extracts), plant genetics (testing drought and salinity-resistant varieties, modeling closed agrobiosystems), and materials science (testing materials, fabrics, and fibers for heat accumulation and management).

This will not only increase the international prestige of our country, but also contribute to the development of scientific potential, the emergence of new projects and technological initiatives, and the increase of interest in science and technology among young people.

Uzbekistan's first scientific satellite

Today, space technologies have become one of the important factors determining the scientific, technological and strategic power of states. Satellites are not only communication or meteorological systems, but also an integral part of the development of the economy, ecology, security, agriculture and science. In this regard, the initiative to create the first scientific satellite of Uzbekistan is considered one of the important steps that will usher in a new technological era in the history of the country.

This project will serve to form Uzbekistan's independent scientific and technical potential in the space sector, create a school for young specialists, and develop the national space infrastructure. Most importantly, this initiative is a strategic move by the country to transform from a consumer into a producer and research state in the use of space.

In recent years, the Uzbekcosmos agency has been systematically working on the creation and launch of Uzbekistan's first scientific satellite. According to experts, the main goal of the agency is to form national competence in the creation, management and practical use of satellites in the country.

Today, the project is being developed in parallel in several directions. First, international cooperation is being expanded. In particular, Uzbekistan is participating in a joint scientific satellite project within the framework of the Turkic States Organization. This project is planned to be launched into orbit in 2026, and Uzbek specialists are participating in the development of some technological components of the satellite.

Secondly, the agency pays special attention to training national personnel. For this purpose, cooperation has been established with the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan. Within the framework of the program, a group of Uzbek graduate students is receiving practical knowledge in the design, assembly and launch of satellites. It is these young specialists who will work on the future national scientific and technical satellite teams.

 

Information Service of the Uzbekcosmos Agency