Azerbaijan, Chad to cooperate on satellite services, digital innovation New deal

The Azerbaijan Space Agency (Azercosmos) and the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) of the Republic of Chad have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in digital transformation, innovation centres, and the export of digital products.

The main goal of the memorandum is to develop economic, industrial, scientific, technical, and technological cooperation in satellite services and space activities, Caliber.Az reports, citing Azercosmos.

The agency stated that under the agreement, the parties plan to collaborate on the development of the space ecosystem, strategic consulting, radio frequency management, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, satellite communications, satellite and ground system management, as well as legal and regulatory issues in space activities and satellite services.

“Cooperation will also include exploring business opportunities in telecommunications, broadcasting and information services, teleports and ground stations, as well as implementing joint initiatives in geoinformation technologies, artificial intelligence, and Earth observation services,” Azercosmos said.

As part of the program, educational initiatives are planned for teachers and students, including summer schools, satellite programs for schools, and joint activities with the Azercosmos Space Academy.

By Khagan Isayev