  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 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 |  Related sections Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
