Azerbaijan determines principles of its space activity

The principles of Azerbaijan's space activities are being determined, as reflected in the new bill 'On space activities' which was discussed in its third reading at today's session of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani parliament).

According to Report, in line with the bill, space activities will be carried out on the basis of the principles of using outer space for peaceful purposes, protecting national interests, rational use of space resources, state control over national activities, safety of space activities and the space industry, and reducing the impact of space debris on the environment.

The bill was put to the vote and adopted in the third reading.