JSC Azerkosmos plans to purchase a second low-orbit satellite for sensing the Earth, this government entity stated. The launch of the second satellite is scheduled for 2017, after which it is planned to launch a second low-orbit satellite.
Recall that the company has a fixed satellite (Azerspace-1 launched in February 2013) and a low-orbit satellite (AzerSky, acquired in December 2014). The second remote sensing satellite will have a super high resolution and it will be used in emergency situations, in agriculture to address environmental issues, in mapping, etc.
The satellite Azersky is able to daily shoot portions of the surface of the Earth area of ??6 million sq. km. The resolution of the images is 1.5 meters. --17D-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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