Kazakhstan to develop national space sector: Talgat Mussabayev
ASTANA. January 17. KAZINFORM Development of nano- and space technologies in Kazakhstan has been mentioned in the State-of-the-Nation Address by President Nursultan Nazarbayev Friday.
Chairman of the Kazakh Space Agency (KazCosmos) Talgat Mussabayev said the "Mangilik Yel" (Eternal Nation" idea is quite inspiring as its shows Kazakhstan the path towards creation, development and unity.
"Kazakhstan will develop mobile and multimedia, nano- and space technologies, gene engineering, search and discovery of energy of the future.
For us, workers of the space industry, this is a sign that we are moving in the right direction. In his last address the Head of State tasked us to wrap up a number of large-scale space projects. This year he spoke of creation of nano- and space technologies.
In 2014, KazCosmos will launch three spacecrafts and several large-scale facilities in space infrastructure. I am confident we will fulfill the task set by the President of the country on the creation of national space industry 100%," Mr. Mussabayev added.