BSU Rector Elchin Babayev attended The First International Symposium on “Space Science: Importance, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities in the Space Industry and Islamic World” held on June 10, 2021. The event was organized in cooperation with the American Space Foundation and Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).
Speaking as an expert at the symposium BSU Rector Elchin Babayev shared information on the research carried out in Azerbaijan in the field of space and related sciences.
The Symposium brought together a powerhouse of high-level space program officials and experts, scientists, and astronauts from around the world, who exchanged innovative ideas, explored vital questions, and rich discussions on the challenges and opportunities of space science and development of space-related applications and industries.
The Symposium, organized both at ICESCO headquarters, in Rabat, and on the Zoom platform, aimed at spreading awareness of the importance of space science and technology, and the enormous potential of space technology applications in achieving sustainable development and reinforcing the drive of the countries of the Islamic world towards developing space program.