On December 18th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the country`s space program adviser, academician Roald Sagdeyev.
The Head of State said Roald Sagdeyev had been honored with “Dostlug” order, Azerbaijan`s high state award, for his contributions to strengthening the country`s international scientific relations. President Ilham Aliyev presented the Order to the academician.
Roald Sagdeyev thanked the President for awarding him with Azerbaijan`s high award.
During the meeting, they discussed issues related to putting Azerbaijan`s first satellite into orbit.
They also exchanged views on prospects for developing space program in Azerbaijan.

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