Industria
Maiden satellite launch marks new era of Mongolian space industry
The Cubesat satellites, named Ondosat-Owl-1 and Ondosat-Owl-2, were built by Mongolian company Ondo Space and successfully completed rigorous space environmental testing at the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan .
The Government of Mongolia has also announced it will establish a 'space sandbox' to support the continued growth of the domestic space sector. This comprehensive new framework will provide regulatory and policy support for companies to conduct testing and R&D in Mongolia while making use of the country's newly enhanced connectivity and competitive talent pool.
The dual satellite network and space sandbox will position Mongolia as a high-value investment and research destination for global companies across the space and technology sectors.
Prime Minister of Mongolia , L. Oyun-Erdene, commented:
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Mongolia Minister of Digital Development and Communications, Mr. Uchral Nyam-Osor, commented:
Ondo Space Founder and President, Mr. Anar Chinbaatar , commented:
The Mongolian Government is also currently in discussions with SpaceX to explore options to launch the first country's first high-orbit national satellite, currently under construction by French company Thales Alenia Space, is the latest milestone in the Mongolian Government's ambitious and wide-ranging programme to develop a domestic space economy.
Enabling digital transformation across Mongolia is one of the central pillars of the Government's Vision 2050 and New Recovery Policy. It continues strengthening partnerships with G7 countries to explore space-related cooperation opportunities for peaceful purposes.
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