Partnership between Astana International University and D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University opens up new scientific and technical opportunities

Astana International University, D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University and SpaceLab signed a memorandum of cooperation on scientific and technical developments. During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects of the SpaceLab space program and the IoVIT project. As part of this initiative, AIU, together with CGTU, is considering the possibility of launching the first university picosatellite. This step is intended to give a new impetus to the development of domestic space technologies, strengthen the scientific and technical potential of the country and increase its competitiveness in the field of space research.

The Memorandum provides for cooperation in the following areas:

• integration of satellite technologies (KazSat, SpaceLab, etc.) into the national monitoring system;

• creation of pilot zones with installation of sensor equipment and testing of artificial intelligence models;

• Involvement of students and young scientists in research projects, organization of internships and opening of joint laboratories.

The agreement opens up new scientific and technical horizons for universities, but also creates conditions for involving Kazakhstani youth in world-class research, connecting education and the real sector of production.