Azerbaijan’s Baku State University Becomes Hub for Satellite Navigation Experts

Azerbaijan’s Baku State University (BSU) launched the expert meeting of the “Systems, Signals and Services” working group, co-organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG).

The five-day event brings together specialists from leading space agencies, government institutions, research centers, and international organizations to discuss the development prospects of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), The Caspian Post informs per local media.

Participants include experts from the United States, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Croatia, New Zealand, and several European countries.

The meeting focuses on addressing challenges in satellite navigation, exploring technological innovations, and strengthening international cooperation. Key topics include interference reduction, signal compatibility, service quality improvement, LEO-PNT technologies, and spectrum compatibility for lunar missions.

The agenda features parallel sessions on GNSS monitoring, time standards, interference mitigation, civil signal authentication, orbital debris reduction, and other critical areas. Presentations by GNSS providers and sharing of international experiences will conclude with new recommendations submitted to relevant global organizations.

Hosting this prestigious international event highlights Azerbaijan’s growing role in the global scientific and educational community.