Samarkand, once home to Mirzo Ulugbek's observatory, will host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2028, marking Uzbekistan's rise in the space industry. The Uzbekcosmos Agency, established in 2019, has been pivotal in integrating space technologies into governance and environmental management. The country aims to enhance space education and international cooperation while transforming Samarkand into a 'Space City' for the congress, which is expected to attract over 10,000 participants and revive its historical legacy in science. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)