Kyrgyzstan Rebrands State Space Company from 'Sputnik' to 'Asman'

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers has officially renamed the state-owned enterprise "Kyrgyz Sputnik" to "Kyrgyz Asman." The company, established just four months ago in February 2026, was intended to be the nation's operator for space technologies. Its stated goals included processing satellite imagery, monitoring climate and environmental changes, managing water resources, and assisting in geological surveys. The rebranding decree, signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev, mandates the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry to re-register the company and align its operations with the new name. The rationale behind the name change was not provided in the official document. Notably, "Kyrgyz Asman" has not yet presented any realized space projects or satellite launches to the public. The company's initial charter capital was set at 100,000 som, with plans to be based in Karakol. The decree is set to take effect seven days after its publication.