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Russia may help Armenia counterpoise Azeri satellite threat
June 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.
June 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.