OTS nations unite to build and launch joint satellite by 2026

Member countries of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) have agreed to jointly produce a satellite scheduled for launch in 2026, according to the Gabala Declaration adopted at the conclusion of the organisation’s 12th Summit of Heads of State.

As reported by Caliber.Az, the declaration reaffirmed support for the outcomes of the first meeting of OTS member countries, held in Istanbul on July 23, 2025, and emphasised the need to accelerate the production and launch of the 12U OTS-SAT satellite.

The document describes the satellite project as a major technological milestone, reflecting the collective expertise and capabilities of the member states.

The Gabala Declaration was signed at the 12th OTS Summit, hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Gabala City under the theme “Regional Peace and Security.”

The two-day gathering, held on October 6–7, brought together heads of state from member countries, observer nations, and international representatives.

The summit also marked the formal transfer of the OTS chairmanship from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan, underscoring Baku’s expanding role as a regional centre of geopolitical cooperation and technological advancement.

By Tamilla Hasanova