Aselsan to share space tech with Azerbaijan in strategic partnership
Türkiyes defence and technology company, Aselsan, has announced its readiness to share its advanced space technology expertise with Azerbaijan, signalling a significant step forward in the two countries' cooperation in high-tech and aerospace development.
The move follows the successful first-year operation of TÜRKSAT-6A, Türkiyes first fully indigenous communications satellite, which entered orbit on July 9, 2024. Equipped with Aselsan-designed Ku- and X-band payloads, the satellite has proven Türkiyes capability to independently produce sophisticated space systems, placing it among only 11 nations globally with the ability to manufacture their own geostationary communications satellites.
Building on this achievement, Aselsan intends to take part in the procurement process for Azerbaijans upcoming Azerspace-3 satellite. As part of its offer, the company is proposing not just the delivery of cutting-edge satellite systems, but also a technology transfer framework. This would enable joint development and localised production of satellite payloads in partnership with Azerbaijani engineers.
This model aims to transform Azerbaijan from a customer into a co-developer of satellite technologies, laying the groundwork for a more self-reliant national space industry. The initiative is expected to strengthen Azerbaijans engineering capabilities and broaden its technical infrastructure, contributing to long-term sustainability and innovation in the sector.
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