Space and Technology: NCSRT spoke at a strategic workshop of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Aerospace Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On 14 March 2025, the National Space Centre in Astana hosted a seminar organised by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Aerospace Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The seminar was devoted to discussing priority areas of space technology development in Kazakhstan and promising projects within the framework of the state policy in the field of science and space. The seminar was attended by representatives of government agencies, leading scientific organisations, universities and space technology experts.

M.S. Dzhanikeev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society, made a report on behalf of NСSRT. He presented a presentation on ‘Technological breakthroughs and barriers in the creation of new rocket systems’. The report aroused wide interest and became a reason for active discussion among the seminar participants, emphasising the key role of NCSRT in the development of the rocket and space industry of Kazakhstan.

Within the framework of the event key issues were discussed in the following areas:

  • Development of domestic satellite and rocket technologies;
  • Increasing the efficiency of scientific research in the field of space;
  • Implementation of innovative solutions and promising technological projects;
  • Strengthening co-operation between public and private entities.

The seminar became an effective platform for strengthening partnership between scientific organisations, industrial enterprises and governmental bodies aimed at implementing strategic tasks for the development of the national space industry.

Special attention during the discussions was paid to personnel training and involvement of young specialists in work on priority projects, including development of new materials for space equipment, creation of energy-intensive systems and development of software for spacecraft control.