The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry (MDDAI) shared details on the launch of Kazakhstan’s domestic rocket, as reported by “Adyrna,” referencing Tengrinews.kz.
Previously, Minister Jaslan Madiyev announced that Kazakhstan plans to launch a domestic rocket by 2025 to achieve independent access to space. In response to Tengrinews.kz’s inquiry, MDDAI stated that information related to rocket technologies and associated projects is classified, although some details will be made public.
Currently, pre-project studies are underway to develop a domestic meteorological rocket, with the first test launch scheduled for 2025. Specialists have made progress in areas such as fuel, composite materials, and control systems, with work on key subsystems ongoing.
“The successful development of a meteorological rocket could lay the foundation for the competency to create a domestic space launch vehicle, ensuring independent access to space. In general, funding for the creation and launch of commercial rockets is estimated to require around $50-60 million, based on global standards,” the ministry stated.
The meteorological rocket project is financed within the ministry’s budget for scientific research, and the necessary funding for rocket development will be determined upon completion of the design phase.
In August, it was reported that Kazakhstan and China plan to build a station on the Moon. The countries signed a memorandum to establish a joint research base.
Notably, the KazSat-1 satellite went offline in 2008 and was lost. Nine years later, on March 31, 2017, KazSat-2 also failed, affecting the operations of 13 communication and broadcasting companies using the satellite’s resources.
