Iran to launch 3 domestically designed satellites in six months: TVOctober 11, 2013 - 12:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran plans to launch three domestically designed satellites in six months, a high-ranking Iranian aerospace official told the country’s English-language Press TV on Thursday, October 10 according to RIA Novosti. Deputy head of Iran Space Agency (ISA), Hamid Fazeli, said that three satellites – Tadbir, Nahid and Sharif Sat – will be delivered to orbit before the current Iranian calendar year ends on March 20, 2014. Fazeli also expressed hope that the Pishgam-2 (Pioneer-2) bio-capsule with a living creature on board, will travel into space atop a domestically-produced rocket soon. Iran launched its first domestically-produced satellite Omid (Hope) in 2009, an endeavor that made it the ninth country with the ability to launch satellites. A year later, the country launched a Kavoshagar-3 rocket that delivered a rat, two turtles and a worm into space. In late January Iran reportedly launched a bio-capsule with a live monkey into space, which reached an altitude of more than 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) and returned to Earth safely. Fazeli earlie said the country plans a manned space launch within the next five or eight years. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |