Iran prepares to send living organisms into space

In terms of international cooperation between BRICS countries in space, the Egyptian Space Agency received a delegation from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) to explore avenues for scientific collaboration. Egypt also achieved a new technical milestone with the announcement by the Egyptian Space Agency of the successful operation of the satellite SPNeX and its entry into its designated orbit for studying the ionosphere and the effects of solar storms. This is a nano-class satellite entirely designed and implemented by Egyptian engineers, according to MENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

In launch technology, China conducted a successful commercial launch of the Lijian-1 rocket carrying nine satellites, according to Global Times, the partner of TV BRICS. The payload included the UAE satellite UAE-813 for precise Earth observation, in addition to Chinese satellites for meteorological applications, while the manufacturer confirmed ongoing work on rocket recovery technologies to reduce future launch costs.

Meanwhile, India continues to consolidate its global position in space, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new space facility in Hyderabad to support and assemble launch vehicles, according to ANI, the network’s partner. Modi stated that the facility will enable the production of one orbital rocket per month, praising the role of the private sector and youth in transforming India into a leader in the global satellite launch ecosystem.