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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for Uzbekistan's first scientific satellite, 'Mirzo Ulugbek', proposed for launch in 2028. The initiative includes training the first national cosmonaut and establishing a sustainable space system.

Demand for remote sensing data has tripled in five years, with over ten government agencies utilizing space monitoring. The project aims to enhance scientific capacity, identify economic opportunities, and prepare for the International Astronautical Congress in Samarkand in 2028.