Uzbekcosmos

The The Space Research and Technology Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan also known as Uzbekspace agency (Uzbek: O’zbekkosmos/Узбеккосмос) is the official Uzbek state space agency. The agency is officially tasked with "the development and implementation of a unified state policy and strategic directions in the field of space research and technology."[1][2] Uzbekcosmos was formed by decree of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 30, 2019.[1][2] Uzbekcosmos had previously existed in some form since at least 2001, when the agency signed a framework of mutual cooperation with Russia's Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.[3]

The Space Research and Technology Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
O'zbekkosmos/Ўзбеккосмос
Agency overview
Formed2019
TypeSpace agency

References
  1. Vakilov, Fakhri (31 August 2019). "Uzbekcosmos space research agency to appear in Uzbekistan". Trend News Agency.
  2. Sohail, Daniyal (31 August 2019). "Uzbekistan Founds Space Research Agency Uzbekcosmos - Presidential Decree". UrduPoint.
  3. "Uzbekistan planning to launch two satellites with Russian help". Red Orbit. 2004-06-08. Archived from the original on 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
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