Azərkosmos
The Azerbaijan Space Agency (Azercosmos), established in 2010, is the primary governmental body responsible for space activities in Azerbaijan. As the first and only satellite operator in the Caucasus, Azercosmos operates telecommunication satellites (Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2) and an Earth observation satellite (Azersky), providing various services globally. The agency also engages in research and development to advance technological innovation in the space sector and collaborates with international partners. Azercosmos aims to develop Azerbaijan's space industry and foster international cooperation in space-related activities.
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The PROFEN-Azercosmos partnership includes development of in-flight connectivity and maritime satellite communications.
Azercosmos operates telecommunications satellites and Earth observation satellites.
The PROFEN-Azercosmos rollout will focus on Türkiye, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
PROFEN will use Azercosmos’ Ku-band and C-band coverage to provide network solutions for regional telecommunications operators and enterprise clients.
Azercosmos serves over 45 countries.
PROFEN and Azercosmos signed a cooperation agreement on May 7, 2026 to enhance satellite capacity utilization across the EMEA region.
Azercosmos partnered with Viasat in April 2026 to expand its aviation footprint.
Azercosmos was established in 2010.
Azerbaijan’s space agency Azercosmos signed a memorandum of understanding with the telecommunications regulator of the Republic of Chad on Jan. 29.
The MoU between Azercosmos and Chad covers cooperation on developing the space ecosystem and strategic consultancy.
The Azercosmos Space Academy plans to offer satellite education programs for schools.
Azercosmos showcased its telecommunications and Earth observation capabilities at APRSAF-31 in the Philippines.
Azercosmos celebrated a decade of operations in Africa at the Africa Tech Festival 2025, showcasing its high-speed satellite broadband service Azconnexus.
Azercosmos selected SpaceX as the provider for its upcoming satellite launch.
Azercosmos will commence construction of a dedicated Spacecraft Development Center within the coming months.
Azercosmos established a new subsidiary, Spacecraft Development and Production LLC, to manage satellite manufacturing.
Azercosmos spent the last 18 months training its in-house R&D team in Israel in support of the Azersky‑2 satellite mission.
Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s national space agency, generated $8.5 million in export revenue from satellite and telecom services in the first half of 2025.
Exports accounted for 65% of Azercosmos’ total income during the first half of 2025.
Azerbaijan’s National Science Team won first place at the APRSAF CanSat 2025 competition in Japan, supported by Azercosmos’ Space Academy.