Uzbek Experts to Join Kazakhstan in Building Joint Turkic CubeSat Satellite

The collaboration was confirmed by Deputy Director of Uzbekistan’s Space Agency, Mukhiddin Ibragimov, in an interview with 24.kz.

He noted that this initiative reflects the growing interest among Turkic states in developing joint projects in the space sector.

“The work on CubeSat is ongoing with our Kazakh colleagues. This project was initiated under the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). All member countries are actively supporting the satellite’s development and future launch. Kazakhstan, in particular, has shown strong leadership, and Uzbekistan is also eager to contribute,” Ibragimov stated.

The CubeSat initiative aims to test the capacity for joint aerospace innovation among OTS members. A team of engineers from fraternal Turkic countries will travel to Kazakhstan to work on the design and assembly process.

Beyond space, experts say the Turkic bloc is increasingly focusing on deepening cooperation in other key areas such as logistics, agriculture, and the electric technology sector. Azerbaijan’s Shaim Sadykhov, head of a research institute under the Ministry of Economy, praised Kazakhstan’s innovative drive and its role in spearheading digital technologies and integration efforts across the region.

Last year, the total foreign trade turnover among OTS countries reached $850 billion, though only 7% was conducted within the bloc. Analysts believe that collaborative ventures like this satellite project signal a new phase of integration and technological advancement.

A CubeSat is a type of nanosatellite that uses a standardized size and form factor. The basic 1U CubeSat measures 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm (similar to a Rubik’s Cube), and larger sizes can be built by stacking multiple units together. CubeSats are designed to be cost-effective and easy to build, making them popular for educational, scientific, and commercial applications.