A ceremony was held to present medals "For Contribution to the Development of the Space Industry" from the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan to employees of the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute: Saule Shomshekova and Maxim Makukov. The Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute team sincerely congratulates their colleagues on this well-deserved award and wishes them continued ...

An interview with FAI Director Ch.T. Omarov with the "Khabar" news portal about the development of the first Kazakhstani cislunar orbital telescope. (in Russian)

The staff of the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute heartily congratulates Dr. Gaukhar Aimanova on being awarded the "For his contribution to the development of science" medal from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for her long-standing and effective work in space exploration. We wish Dr. Aimanova great success in her scientific work, exciting discoveries, ...

A video fragment dedicated to Cosmonautics Day and the contribution of the Republic of Kazakhstan to space exploration.

The Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute team warmly congratulates Inna Reva on receiving a NASA Certificate of Honor for her invaluable contribution to the optical tracking of the DART mission, aimed at changing the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos. This mission had an important practical purpose in testing technology for changing the orbits of asteroids and comets, which pose a significant ...

Vienna, 10 February 2026 – The delegation of Kazakhstan took part in the 63rd session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (STSC COPUOS). During the session, Director of the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute, Chingis Omarov delivered a presentation on Kazakhstan's current scientific and technical achievements in the field of ...

Last year, a Kazakhstan telescope was installed at the Obstech International Astronomical Observatory in the Atacama Desert (Chile). Kazinform investigated what makes it unique and what horizons it opens for science.