Kyrgyzstan's space project has found itself at the centre of a dispute over the satellite's origin
In Kyrgyzstan, questions have arisen about the origin of the satellite, the launch of which the authorities presented as an achievement of the country's space industry. After the launch on 1 October 2026, reports appeared about a joint project with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the possible existence of two different spacecraft. There are still no definitive explanations as to which satellites were put into orbit and who controls them.