FINAL REPORT: DEFINITIONAL MISSION TO AZERBAIJAN:
AZERCOSMOS – AZERSPACE-2 FEASIBILITY STUDY
August 07, 2013
Space Partnership International
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FINAL REPORT: DEFINITIONAL MISSION
FOR AZERBAIJAN
AZERCOSMOS SATELLITE MISSION II
Award Number: USTDA-CO201361037
August 7, 2013
FINAL REPORT: DEFINITIONAL MISSION TO AZERBAIJAN:
AZERCOSMOS – AZERSPACE-2 FEASIBILITY STUDY
August 07, 2013
Space Partnership International
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This report was funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
(USTDA), an agency of the U.S. Government. The opinions, findings,
conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this document are
those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official
position or policies of USTDA. USTDA makes no
representation
about, nor does it accept responsibility for, the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained in this report.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) advances
economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing
and middle income countries. The agency funds various forms of
technical assistance, feasibility studies, training, orientation visits and
business workshops that support the
development of a modern
infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment.
USTDA's strategic use of foreign assistance funds to support sound
investment policy and decision- making in host countries creates an
enabling environment for trade, investment and sustainable economic
development. Operating at the nexus of foreign policy and commerce,
USTDA is uniquely positioned to work with U.S. firms and host
countries in achieving the agency's trade and development goals. In
carrying out its mission, USTDA gives emphasis to
economic sectors
that may benefit from U.S. exports of goods and services.
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Arlington, VA 22209- 3901
Phone:
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703 875 4009
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Email:
info@ustda.gov
FINAL REPORT: DEFINITIONAL MISSION TO AZERBAIJAN:
AZERCOSMOS – AZERSPACE-2 FEASIBILITY STUDY
August 07, 2013
Space Partnership International
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Space Partnership International (SPI), is a highly specialized full-
service space and telecommunications advisory firm established in
2008. Our expertise is sought by customers who require independent
guidance and support on a full range of commercial,
business,
regulatory, technical, legal, and risk management matters related to
satellite communications and Earth observation. The SPI Team has all
of the necessary skill-sets to assist new and established companies
across the entire satellite value chain
in meeting their business
objectives.
The company, formed by senior level executives, each with more than
20 years of experience in the space, telecom, and Earth observation
sectors, has a unique cross section of talent including business
development, space and ground system engineering,
financial planning,
procurement support and oversight, legal, regulatory (ITU and FCC),
risk management, insurance, training, and program management.
Over the past decade we have focused on emerging markets,
specializing on the Eastern, Central, and
Southeast Asian Regions, the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Middle East and North
Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Our deep understanding of these markets, along with our network of
relationships with satellite operators and suppliers throughout North
America, Western Europe, and Japan, places SPI in
a unique position to
bring the right strategic and technology partners as well as potential
customers to satellite programs. We are committed to building effective
bridges between satellite operators and projects in emerging economy
environments. The SPI team of experts has extensive background
evaluating project development potential in the specific economic and
political realities of these countries. Acting as advisors primarily to
existing and new satellite operators and with
direct development
experience ourselves, we bring the perspective of hands-on practitioners
to each assignment.
Email:
info@ustda.gov
Address:
4800 Hampden Lane - Suite 200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
United States
Phone:
+1 240 482 4847
Fax:
+1 240 482 3759
Web site:
www.spacepi.com
Email:
jmeid@spacepi.com
