MEMORANDUM
of understanding between the Federal Space Agency and the institute of Telecommunication and post of the Republic of Nicaragua regarding cooperation in the field of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes

The Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the Institute of Telecommunication and Post of the Republic of Nicaragua, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties",

desiring to develop cooperation in the exploration of outer space and application of space equipments and technologies for peaceful purposes,

taking into account the provisions of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, done on January 27, 1967, and other international treaties on the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, to which the Russian Federation and the Republic of Nicaragua are parties,

have agreed as follows:

1. The Parties aim at developing joint activities in the following areas of mutual interest:

- exploration of outer space, including astrophysical research and planetary studies;