Space Days Kazakhstan 2026 Brings Global Space Experts Together in Astana
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The international Space Days Kazakhstan 2026 forum has opened in Astana, bringing together representatives of government agencies, international organisations, space agencies, the scientific community, technology companies and investors, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
The forum focuses on the development of the space industry, emerging technologies and their practical applications. Participants will also discuss international cooperation in space exploration.
Speaking at the opening, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev identified data, technology and talent as the three key areas for the development of Kazakhstan’s space industry.
"Three key priorities - data, technology and people - will enable Kazakhstan to develop competitive space products and services. We expect the forum to deliver practical results, concrete agreements and new joint projects," Madiyev said.
According to Madiyev, Kazakhstan plans to establish an international Earth observation satellite constellation comprising nine satellites by 2030. It will include six Kazakh satellites, as well as spacecraft from Mongolia, the Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. The constellation could later be expanded to 14 satellites.
Kazakhstan is also working to replace the KazSat-3 satellite with a new spacecraft, KazSat-3R. The new satellite is expected to ensure the reliable operation of the country’s national satellite communications system and bring it in line with modern technological requirements.
On the first day of the forum, participants will discuss the role of satellite communications in ensuring digital sovereignty, the development of services based on satellite infrastructure, and the use of space-based data in water resource management.
Separate sessions will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in space systems, cooperation between regional space agencies, international space tourism and the outlook for the global space industry.
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