Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, May 31 / Trend, H.Hasanov/
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov signed a decree to establish a National Space Agency under the President of Turkmenistan.
The document states that the President issued the decree with a view of introducing scientific achievements within the national economy, as well as establishing, promoting and improving the space activities in Turkmenistan.
The newly established Agency will be responsible for monitoring the earth's orbit, launching satellite communication services, conducting space research and managing the operation of an artificial satellite from Turkmenistan.