Kyrgyzstan’s first national satellite was launched into orbit on October 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch was carried out using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the Kyrgyz president’s press service reported.
The satellite was placed into orbit as part of a group of spacecraft launched by a single carrier rocket. Its launch was the result of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates. The satellite will be controlled from a mission control center in Bishkek.
The data collected will be used to monitor agricultural land, glaciers, water resources, forests and pastures, as well as changes in natural ecosystems. Satellite data will also help identify illegal use of mineral resources, unauthorized landfills and other sources of pollution, as well as optimize logistics routes.
Another key area will be monitoring natural hazards. The data will help detect signs of droughts, floods, landslides, mudflows and forest fires, enabling a faster response and helping reduce potential damage.
In the future, satellite data is planned to be integrated with government digital systems and used to create spatial maps and analytical models. This will allow the data to be used in government decision-making, investment planning and monitoring the implementation of state programmes.
“The use of satellite data combined with supercomputing capabilities will provide a foundation for more accurate and efficient management of Kyrgyzstan’s economic and natural resources”, the statement said.
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