Azercosmos
Azercosmos is the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, operating two geostationary telecommunications satellites (Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2) and the Azersky Earth observation satellite to deliver connectivity, broadcasting, broadband, and EO analytics services to government, enterprise, and carrier customers primarily across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersBaku, Azerbaijan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Azercosmos does
Azercosmos is the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, operating as a government state entity since 2011 from its headquarters in Baku. It provides satellite-based communication services to enterprise, government, and carrier customers across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and increasingly the Asia-Pacific region, with approximately 90% of revenue derived from export markets. The agency operates a fleet of two geostationary telecommunications satellites, Azerspace-1 (46°E, launched 2013 via Arianespace) and Azerspace-2 (45.1°E, launched 2018 via Arianespace), plus the Azersky Earth observation satellite (launched 2014) with a next-generation Azersky-2 in development.
The company's product portfolio spans three core pillars: telecommunications (Azerspace capacity for video distribution, DTH, VSAT, and the Azconnexus Ka/Ku-band satellite internet platform for government, enterprise, and mobility sectors including maritime, aviation, and land transport); Earth observation (Azersky high-resolution imagery, WebGIS, GEO360 cloud processing, Climate Report, Direct Receiving Station, Farmer App, and AI-powered detection tools for deforestation, buildings, greenhouses, vehicles, and ships); and ground station services via its wholly-owned Baku Teleport subsidiary (hosting, co-location, uplink, TT&C, and back-up facilities). Supporting infrastructure includes the SPACE Academy for space industry training and the National Space Incubation program.
Azercosmos generates revenue through multi-year subscription contracts for satellite capacity leasing, managed services for ground station operations, professional training and consultancy fees, and quote-based enterprise pricing. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (with regional sales teams dedicated to African markets), channel partners and regional teleport operators, and participation in major industry events such as IBC, AfricaCom, SATExpo, and its own Space Technology Conference. Customer segments span government and public sector, telecommunications carriers, broadcasters, agriculture, defense, and urban planning, with named customers including AZAM, Globecast, Galaxy Telecom, Opextel, Supernet Global, the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Agriculture.
Azercosmos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Azercosmos
- Legal name
- Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos)
- Website
- https://azercosmos.az
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Azercosmos is the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, operating two geostationary telecommunications satellites (Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2) and the Azersky Earth observation satellite to deliver connectivity, broadcasting, broadband, and EO analytics services to government, enterprise, and carrier customers primarily across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Azercosmos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Communications and Earth Observation Services
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Space Research and Technology (927)
- SIC
- Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH)
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Where Azercosmos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baku
- HQ country
- Azerbaijan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Azercosmos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Satellite Broadcasting Services: Television and radio channel distribution via Azerspace satellites; includes occasional use for events, video contribution, video distribution, DTH, HDTV, SNG services
- Satellite Internet Solutions (Azconnexus): Broadband satellite connectivity using Ka-band and Ku-band frequencies for government, corporate, and mobility sectors including maritime, aviation, and land transport
- Earth Observation Services: Satellite imagery, value-added imagery products (DEM, DSM, mosaicking), WebGIS solutions, and AI-based analysis tools for agriculture, urban planning, environment, defense sectors
- Training and Consultancy Services: Training programs in GIS & Remote Sensing, Spectrum Management, Satellite Communications, Satellite Control Systems, Ground Systems; consultancy for emerging satellite operators
- Baku Teleport Services: Ground station services including hosting, co-location, uplink, TT&C operations, direct receiving station, back-up facilities, installation and consultancy
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Satellite utilization rate >80% |
| Subscription | Annual | Export-focused revenue model |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Earth Observation Competition awards |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Azercosmos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Azercosmos is the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, operating a fleet of geostationary telecommunications satellites (Azerspace-1 at 46°E and Azerspace-2 at 45.1°E) and an Earth observation satellite (Azersky) to provide satellite broadcasting, satellite internet (Azconnexus), Earth observation imagery, and value-added geospatial analytics. The company also operates Baku Teleport for ground station services and offers AI-enabled monitoring tools (deforestation, building, vehicle, ship detection) alongside training and consultancy through SPACE Academy.
Product overview
Azercosmos is Azerbaijan's national space agency and satellite operator offering a diversified portfolio of space-based products and services. The company operates a constellation of telecommunications satellites (Azerspace-1 at 46°E and Azerspace-2 at 45.1°E) providing video broadcasting, VSAT, and data transmission services, alongside Earth observation capabilities through the Azersky satellite and upcoming Azersky-2. The product portfolio extends beyond satellites to include value-added platforms: Azconnexus provides satellite internet solutions via Ka-band and Ku-band technologies; Baku Teleport offers ground station services; WebGIS enables browser-based GIS access; GEO360 delivers cloud-based data processing; Climate Report provides climate monitoring; and Farmer App supports agricultural monitoring. AI-powered tools including Deforestation Detection, Building Detection, Greenhouse Detection, Vehicle Detection, Ship Detection, and Super-Resolution of Satellite Imagery are integrated into the Earth observation services. SPACE Academy provides training services, and Direct Receiving Station infrastructure enables real-time satellite data access.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Azconnexus: Comprehensive satellite service brand delivering secure, resilient, and high-speed communication solutions for government, enterprise, and mobility sectors including maritime, aviation, and land transport.
- Azerspace-1
- Azerspace-2
- Azersky
- Baku Teleport
- SPACE Academy
Products and services
- Azerspace-1 Telecommunications satellite positioned at 46°E orbital slot providing video distribution, TV broadcasting, data transmission, and VSAT services to telecom operators, broadcasters, and enterprise customers across Europe, Africa, Middle East, and the Caucasus.
- Azerspace-2 Telecommunications satellite positioned at 45.1°E orbital slot providing expanded coverage including Southeast Asia, with video distribution, contribution, internet services, and cellular backhaul for telecom operators and broadcasters.
- Azersky Earth observation satellite providing high-resolution imagery for agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. Part of the Smallsat constellation.
- Azconnexus Satellite internet solutions platform offering broadband connectivity using Ka-band and Ku-band dual-band technologies for government, enterprise, and mobility sectors including maritime, aviation, and land transport.
- Baku Teleport Ground station services providing satellite communications infrastructure including teleports, uplink/downlink services, hosting, co-location, TT&C operations, and direct receiving station for satellite operators and service providers.
- WebGIS Browser-based Geographic Information System platform enabling users to access, analyze, and visualize satellite imagery and Earth observation data through a web interface.
- GEO360 Cloud-based satellite data processing platform providing on-demand analysis and processing of Earth observation data, unifying AI tools (deforestation, building detection) for satellite imagery analysis through a web browser.
- Climate Report Climate monitoring platform utilizing satellite data to track environmental changes, climate patterns, and ecological indicators for climate research and policy applications.
- Farmer App Mobile and web application monitoring agricultural areas using satellite imagery and integrated data sources, delivering NDVI, NDWI, and NDRE vegetation indices for precision agriculture and crop health monitoring.
- Direct Receiving Station Ground-based satellite receiving infrastructure with a full-motion antenna capable of tracking satellites down to 150 km altitude, providing 24/7 managed secure operation and direct access to satellite data for real-time or near-real-time imagery acquisition and processing.
- Training and Consultancy Services Training programs and consultancy in GIS & Remote Sensing, Spectrum Management, Satellite Communications, Satellite Control Systems, and Ground Systems, including advisory for emerging satellite operators. Delivered through SPACE Academy.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% of revenues from export markets
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Azercosmos
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Azercosmos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability8 records
Feature9 records
Azercosmos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ViasatcoreAgreement to deliver in-flight connectivity (IFC) services for airlines in Azerbaijan; partnership discussed at Space Technology Conference in Tashkent
- Chad's ARCEP (Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts)coreMoU for digital transformation and space cooperation covering spectrum management, satellite communications, Earth observation, telecommunications, video broadcasting, and educational initiatives including SPACE Academy training programs
- Kuwait Space CompanycoreMoU for exchange of experience in space technologies, development of new telecommunications satellite, training and consulting programs, internship opportunities, and summer/winter schools for children aged 8-16
- South African National Space Agency (SANSA)coreStrategic partnership between space agencies for cooperation in space science, education, and technology development across African continent
- Turkish Space AgencycoreCooperation in space technologies, joint CubeSat projects, and Turkic Space Camp programs for youth engagement
- China National Space Administration (CNSA)coreBilateral cooperation in space exploration and satellite technologies
- Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)minorCooperation in space education and scientific programs for the Islamic world
- Israel Space AgencycoreJoint programs including National Space Hackathon with IAI, International Space Olympics, and technology cooperation
- Brazilian Space AgencycoreAzerbaijan National Satellite Innovation Competition based on IDEIA Space training program; schoolchildren design PocketQube pico-satellites
- Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)minorCooperation in satellite communications and space technology development
- Italian Space Agency (ASI)minorBilateral cooperation in space science and satellite applications
- Uzbekkosmos (Space Research and Technology Agency)coreMoU with STARS International University covering cooperation in education, research, and space industry development; participation in Space Technology Conference
- Polish Space Agency (POLSA)minorCooperation in space technologies and applications
- Hungarian Space OfficeminorCooperation under Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for space ecosystem development
- IDEIA Space (Brazil)corePartnership for Azerbaijan National Satellite Innovation Competition; Brazilian Space Agency supported training program for schoolchildren to design PocketQube satellites
- Innovation and Digital Development Agency (Azerbaijan)coreCo-organizer of National Space Hackathon; partnership for acceleration programs and youth innovation initiatives
- Sabah.Hub (Azerbaijan)minorPartnership for National Space Hackathon; incubation support for winning teams and acceleration program access
- IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)corePartnership for National Space Hackathon; acceleration program for top teams; cooperation in space technologies
- Philippine Space AgencyminorBilateral meeting at APRSAF-31 forum discussing cooperation in satellite communications, Earth observation applications, human capital development, and joint space initiatives in Asia-Pacific region
- Intersputnik International Organization of Space CommunicationsminorMembership in international organization for space communications cooperation
- International Astronautical Federation (IAF)minorMembership; hosted IAC 2023 in Baku with 5,400+ delegates
- Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA)minorMembership in association promoting satellite communications cooperation
- World Teleport Association (WTA)minorMembership; Baku Teleport recognized as finalist for teleport awards
- United Nations Global CompactminorMembership; adoption of Green Policy document; cooperation on climate action through space-based technologies
- Commonwealth of NationscorePartnership for GIS training programs and climate resilience through space-based technologies; program developed for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- SpaceXcoreLaunch provider for Azersky-2 satellite (planned launch); previously launched school satellite 'Azerbaijan's Victory' on Falcon 9
- ArianespacecoreLaunch provider for Azerspace-1 (Ariane-5ECA, Feb 2013) and Azerspace-2 (Ariane-5ECA, Sep 2018)
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Azercosmos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Türksat: National satellite operator of Turkey operating a GEO fleet for broadcasting, broadband, and data services across Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa. Closely comparable to Azercosmos given shared regional footprint, government-ownership structure, and similar product mix (capacity leasing, VSAT, broadband).
- MEASAT: Malaysian GEO satellite operator providing video distribution, broadband, and VSAT across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and parts of Africa. Comparable in business model (DTH, enterprise, mobility) and emerging-market focus analogous to Azercosmos.
- Hellas Sat: Greek-Cypriot GEO operator focused on European, Middle Eastern, and African broadcasting and broadband. Closely matches Azercosmos' niche as a regional multi-satellite operator with a focus on emerging-market DTT and enterprise customers.
- Republic Center for Space Communications (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan's state-owned satellite operator (Kazsat series) plus EO capabilities, serving Central Asia — a direct geographic and structural peer to Azercosmos given comparable government ownership, Central Asian reach, and dual telecom/EO mandate.
- Uzbekkosmos: Uzbekistan's national space agency and satellite operator (with a recent MoU partnership with Azercosmos). Most direct comparable in the post-Soviet/Central Asian space-agency category — same ownership model, product mix, and emerging-market focus.
- KT SAT: South Korea's national satellite operator providing broadcasting, broadband, and maritime connectivity across Asia-Pacific. Comparable to Azercosmos as another mid-sized national GEO operator with similar product mix and significant export focus.
Broad incumbents
- Arabsat: Pan-Arab GEO satellite operator serving MENA, Africa, and parts of Asia with broadcasting and connectivity services. Overlaps Azercosmos in African broadcast distribution and Middle East enterprise connectivity, but with a larger, multi-satellite fleet.
- Eutelsat: One of the world's largest GEO/LEO satellite operators (combined with OneWeb) serving European, African, Middle Eastern, and Asian broadcasters and telcos. Competes with Azerspace on African DTT contribution and enterprise capacity, though at materially larger scale.
- SES: Global GEO/medium-earth-orbit satellite operator with deep African distribution and broadcasting relationships via its O3b/mPOWER and SES-17 fleets. Directly comparable on broadcast and enterprise connectivity, but with a significantly larger asset base and MEO strategy.
Emerging players
- Planet Labs: Earth-observation company operating a large smallsat constellation and analytics platform. Comparable to Azercosmos' Azersky/GEO360 stack on imagery-as-a-service for agriculture, environment, and government customers, though serving the EO layer only (no telecom).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Azercosmos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Azercosmos subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Azercosmos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Azercosmos
What does Azercosmos do?
Azercosmos is the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, operating a fleet of geostationary telecommunications satellites (Azerspace-1 at 46°E and Azerspace-2 at 45.1°E) and an Earth observation satellite (Azersky) to provide satellite broadcasting, satellite internet (Azconnexus), Earth observation imagery, and value-added geospatial analytics. The company also operates Baku Teleport for ground station services and offers AI-enabled monitoring tools (deforestation, building, vehicle, ship detection) alongside training and consultancy through SPACE Academy.
Is Azercosmos a public or private company?
Azercosmos is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Azercosmos founded?
Azercosmos was founded in 2011. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Azercosmos based?
Azercosmos is headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the Asia region.
How does Azercosmos make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Satellite Broadcasting Services are the primary driver. The others are satellite Internet Solutions (Azconnexus), earth Observation Services, training and Consultancy Services and baku Teleport Services.
Who are Azercosmos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Türksat, MEASAT, Hellas Sat, Republic Center for Space Communications (Kazakhstan), Uzbekkosmos and KT SAT. Broad incumbents are Arabsat, Eutelsat and SES. Planet Labs is listed as an emerging player.
Does Azercosmos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Azercosmos.
What industry is Azercosmos in?
Azercosmos's product category is Satellite Communications and Earth Observation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAJAI, Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services), with a secondary code of HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE). Its NAICS code is 51741 and its SIC code is 3760.