Second Iranian Mesbah satellite to be launched in 2011November 11, 2009 - 19:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has announced that after many years of waiting, right to launch the second Iranian satellite will be conferred on Italy instead of Russia. Iranian representatives complain about Russia's constantly delaying the launch of "Mesbah communication satellite" under plausible pretexts.Italy and Iran agreed to cooperate in 2003. Their joint efforts increased due to the introduction of "laboratory model". In 2005, Russia agreed to launch the satellite on "Kosmos-3" carrier rocket, but failed to keep the promise. Omid (hope), first Iranian satellite, was launched on February 2, 2009. It used modernized ballistic rocket of local production. Some Iranian media reported on its "successful landing." However, other media report that the satellite bearing 8 aerials continues flying in airless space to the benefit of Iranian national economy, MIGnews.com reports. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |