Uzbekistan is hosting the fifth-anniversary Space Technology Conference - Central Eurasia (STC 2026), bringing together more than 400 delegates, 24 sponsors and representatives from 32 countries to discuss the region’s space industry and expand international cooperation.
Uzbekistan is hosting the 5th-anniversary Space Technology Conference - Central Eurasia (STC 2026), bringing together more than 400 delegates, 24 sponsors, and representatives from 32 countries to discuss the future of the regional space industry and expand international cooperation.
The conference, organised by Dialogue Events and hosted by Uzcosmos, has established itself as a key platform linking Central Eurasia with the global space community. Since its launch in 2022, the forum has served as an annual meeting point for policymakers, industry leaders and international organisations.
This year’s edition features participation from national space agencies across Central Eurasia, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Türkiye, alongside international organisations such as the International Telecommunication Union and the International Astronautical Federation.
Discussions are focused on strengthening regional cooperation, fostering cross-border partnerships and enhancing the region’s role in the global space economy. The programme includes panel discussions, technical sessions and business meetings aimed at facilitating government-to-business and business-to-business engagement.
Mukhiddin Ibragimov, Deputy Director of Uzcosmos, told AnewZ that Uzbekistan is planning to launch its first national satellite in 2028. The satellite, named “Mirzo Ulugbek”, is being developed with the involvement of Uzbek master’s students currently studying abroad.
He added that the country is also advancing its astronaut programme, with efforts underway to select and train Uzbekistan’s first astronaut, who could be sent into space by around 2030.
The conference comes at a pivotal moment for Uzbekistan, as the country accelerates efforts to develop its national space capabilities.
Experts say demand for satellite data in sectors such as agriculture, environmental monitoring and urban planning continues to grow, driving investment and technological development across the region.
Nigina Mukimova, Regional Manager at Planet Company, told AnewZ that satellite insights are becoming increasingly important, particularly for Central Asia, where challenges such as water resource management require more advanced monitoring and data-driven solutions.
STC 2026 is expected to pave the way for new partnerships and joint projects, reinforcing Central Eurasia’s position on the global space map.
The conference also sets the stage for the International Astronautical Congress 2028, which Uzbekistan is due to host in Samarkand, marking another milestone in the country’s expanding role in the global space sector.
The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in th...
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea gra...
Aid organisations in Afghanistan are struggling to keep women in work as Taliban restrictions force them to spend more on male guardians, transport an...
Uzbekistan and Italy's Tuscany region have agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education and culture following talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan and Türkiye have agreed to expand the range of products eligible for preferential tariff treatment, signing a protocol that adds eight new tariff lines to their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The move increases the total number of covered product categories from 12 to 20.
Uzbekistan will establish an intermodal logistics centre in Belarus before the end of 2026 and launch more than $100 million worth of new regional investment projects as the two countries accelerate implementation of their newly established strategic partnership.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun installing the first border markers along their shared frontier, marking the start of the physical demarcation of a boundary that was disputed for decades before being formally settled under a landmark agreement signed earlier this year.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
Aid organisations in Afghanistan are struggling to keep women in work as Taliban restrictions force them to spend more on male guardians, transport and separate workplaces, a June 2026 survey has found.
Iran's space programme is advancing with new communications, radar and Earth observation satellites despite conflict and sanctions, the head of the Iranian Space Agency has said. He also outlined expanded international cooperation and a revised long-term strategy.
Israel killed at least eight Palestinians in an airstrike that hit mourners attending a funeral in central Gaza on Friday, according to local health officials, in one of the deadliest attacks reported in the strip since a ceasefire took effect last October.
Uzbekistan and Italy's Tuscany region have agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education and culture following talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani in Tashkent.
Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war erupted earlier this year.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment