Nationwide - October 20, 2024 (USANews.com)
The Chairman of the Board of the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos), Samaddin Asadov, has been elected Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation.
This decision was made during the General Assembly of the Federation at the Milan Congress.
After deliberations, members of the Bureau and Committee of the International Astronautical Federation endorsed Samaddin Asadov's candidacy.
The position of Vice President, the first high-ranking role in the space sector among Turkic nations, will enhance our country’s role in building a bridge between developed and developing countries in this field. Representation in the Bureau will contribute to strengthening cooperation among Federation members and fostering Azerbaijan’s connections with global space industry leaders and policymakers.
Key responsibilities of the Vice President:
- Presiding over plenary sessions of the General Assembly, congresses, symposiums, and other Federation meetings.
- Providing recommendations to space institutions that are Federation members.
- Overseeing the preparation of the annual financial report for the General Assembly.
- Appointing committees within the Federation.
- Fostering cooperation among members.
The Bureau, the main executive body of the International Astronautical Federation, plays a critical role in guiding these activities.
Azercosmos Delegation at the Milan Congress
A delegation from Azercosmos is participating in the 75th International Astronautical Congress, held in Milan, Italy, from October 14-18.
Theme:
“Responsible Space for Sustainability.”
This follows last year's Congress in Baku, held under the motto, “Global Challenges and Opportunities: Let’s Give Space a Chance.”
Highlights from the Azercosmos Booth:
- Information about the development history of Azerbaijan’s space sector.
- Details on space programs implemented in Azerbaijan and space initiatives related to climate change.
- Promotion of space events within the framework of the COP29 event in Azerbaijan this year.
- Announcement of the 2025 "Space Technology Conference" in Baku, a cooperation platform for Central Asian space agencies, commercial space companies, and regional space nations.
Azerbaijan’s Contributions:
A national scientific team of 52 students, young specialists, and scientists will showcase their expertise at the Milan Congress.
International Representation:
The exhibition pavilion includes major participants such as:
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Space agencies from Turkey, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, India, Japan, Germany, and others.
Note:
This is the fifth time in the 75-year history of the International Astronautical Congress that it is being held in Italy and the first time in Milan.