Japan plans to launch 4 satellites into space this week May 15, 2012 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan plans to launch four satellites into space this week, including a South Korean one that is its first payload for a foreign customer. According to AP, spokesman Reiichi Tanaka at Japan's space agency said Tuesday, May 16 the HII-A rocket carrying the satellites will launch Friday from a remote pad in southwestern Japan. Japan is hoping to compete with the U.S., Russia, Europe and others as a launch vehicle provider. The rocket's primary payload is Japan's "Shizuku" satellite to monitor global water circulation and climate change. Two smaller satellites also are Japanese-developed. The multipurpose KOMPSAT-3 is supplied by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. It will monitor the environment, ocean and agriculture.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
