Kazakh-French Business Council focused on space cooperation

He made a report on the results of cooperation between the Kazakh company and French EADS Astrium (renamed as Airbus Defense and Space) in realization of the largest space projects such as foundation of a space vehicle assembly and test facility, and creation of the Earth distance remote system of Kazakhstan. Those gathered also debated the progress of construction of a unique facility engaged in design, development, and testing of spacecrafts. In a conclusion, Nurguzhin noted that cooperation between Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary and Airbus Defense and Space in building the ground space infrastructure and space technologies develops efficiently. "We are determined to rigorously fulfill the task Nursultan Nazarbayev set to expand Kazakhstan's niche in the world space service market and successful competition of the projects launched," he added.