The design phase of the “Azersky-2A” and “Azersky-2B” satellites has been completed.
elchi reports that this was stated by the Azerbaijan National Aerospace Agency (AZERCOSMOS) in response to an inquiry from “APA-Economics”.
According to the information, the production process of the “Azersky-2A” satellite is currently underway:
“The processes are taking place with the participation of Azerbaijani specialists. All agreements regarding the launch and operation of the satellite are already in place and are being executed according to the plan.”
It was noted that the assembly of the “Azersky-2B” satellite, as well as similar satellites, is planned to take place in Azerbaijan in the future:
“Considering the export potential of the satellites, it is appropriate to keep the cost of the satellites as a commercial secret in order not to lose the negotiating advantage with potential customers. The same applies to the specific operational date, that is, the export activities related to the sale of services.”
It should be recalled that “Azersky” is Azerbaijan’s first remote Earth observation satellite, launched into orbit in 2014. In 2023, the satellite completed its mission one year earlier than its operational lifespan, i.e., in its 9th year of operation. In the same year, a cooperation agreement was signed between Azercosmos and an Israeli company for the development of Azerbaijan’s new remote Earth observation satellites. According to the agreement, the production of two satellites, namely Azersky-2A and Azersky-2B, is envisaged within the framework of the Azersky-2 program.