  Russia may help Armenia counterpoise Azeri satellite threatJune 3, 2011 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The director of Armenian National Academy of Sciences’ Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory stated that Azerbaijani satellite will be able to obtain Armenia-related information through satellite photographs. “The Observatory doesn’t possess equipment capable to counterbalance the Azeri satellite,” Hayk Harutyunyan told a news conference in Yerevan. As he noted, such issues must be resolved at governmental level only. However, Mr. Harutyunyan said, Armenia’s strategic partner, Russia can aid Armenia to that end. On May 27, Azerbaijan signed the main agreement with Orbital Sciences Corporation, the leading manufacturer of space technology products in the USA, on production of Azerbaijan 1st ever telecommunication satellite.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
