NATIONAL AEROCOSMIC AGENCY (NАSА)
Brief information
National Aerospace Agency (NASA) started operation within the structure of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan from 1974 as a Scientific Centre “Caspiy” and in 1981 on its base was set up a Scientific-Industrial Association of Space Research. By the Order of the President of Azerbaijan Republic from February 21, 1992 No 580 on its base was established the Azerbaijan National Aerospace Agency (ANASA, later NASA). From September 2006 by the Order of the President of Azerbaijan Republic NASA is operating under subordination of the Ministry of Defenсe Industry of the Azerbaijan Republic.
Scope
- Implementation of the State policy in the sphere of space study and space research of natural resources.
- Elaboration & implementation of national aerospace programmes.
- Co-ordination of work & participation in realization of international space projects.
- Application of achievements in the space technology to meet the needs of the economics & to ensure security of the Azerbaijan Republic.
Contacts
AZ1115, Azerbaijan Republic, Baku, S.S. Akhundov str.,1
+(994 12) 562 93 87
+(994 12) 562 17 38
nasa@mdi.gov.az
