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China seeks cooperation with Azeri space agency

6 September 2012 12:02 (UTC+04:00)
China seeks cooperation with Azeri space agency

A meeting has been held at the Azerbaijani space agency Azercosmos OJSC with the leadership of the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and businessmen representing Chinese companies.

They discussed cooperation prospects between the CAST and Azercosmos and exchanged views on cooperation opportunities.

The Chinese delegation was updated on progress achieved in the formation and development of Azerbaijan`s space industry, as well as current and future satellite projects.

The delegation was also informed that Azercosmos over the short period has established cooperation with the leading foreign companies and financial institutions operating in the space industry.

The Chinese representatives also became familiar with the opportunities and services of the Azerspace-1 satellite, which will be launched into the orbit in 2013.

Leadership of the CAST noted that they were interested in cooperation with Azercosmos.

The CAST is an organizational unit of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. CASC is the main contractor for the Chinese space program.

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