An interview with FAI researcher Maxim Krugov about comet 3I/ATLAS

From November 11–13, 2025, the 7th Middle East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting (MEARIM7), titled “Advancing Space and Astronomy Sciences for a Sustainable Future,” was held in Amman, Jordan under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union. FAI was represented at the conference by Ch.T. Omarov, M.A. Krugov, and others. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of astronomy and astrophysics was concluded between the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute and the University of Jordan.

After a long pause due to the pandemic, some kind of prostration and the search for reference points in the industry, the International Space Forum Space Days Kazakhstan has resumed its work. The event was held in Almaty at the beginning of last week. On the agenda: the prospects of Baikonur, the launch dates of the new launch vehicle and opportunities for young people.

International forum "Space Days Kazakhstan 2025" dedicated to the exploration and study of near-Earth space was held in Almaty on September 8-9, 2025. More than 700 people from 50 countries took part in the forum. One of the organizers was Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute. After the forum excursion to the Academican Tuken Omarov Assy-Turgen observatory was conducted for participants.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Russian. Репортаж газеты Новое Поколение о новых возможностях, предоставляемых первым казахстанским телескопом в Южном полушарии.

The Silk Road Alliance for Astronomical Research and Education, represented by Prof. Zhongmu Li of the Dali University (China) and Prof. Rainer Spurzem of the Heidelberg University (Germany), has appointed FAI director Chingis Omarov to the position of Vice President of the Alliance.

Another video report by the 24.kz news agency about the work and staff of our institute (in Kazakh language)