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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In the first ten months of 2024, Baku's trade turnover registered a 4.4% increase compared to the same period last year, reaching a substantial 28.2 billion manat, according to the Baku City Statistics Department.
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In a significant move to bolster its financial capabilities, Azerbaijan's state-owned energy company SOCAR has signed an agreement with Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo bank. The pact, which underscores growing cooperation between the two entities, marks a step forward in securing financial resources for SOCAR's ambitious projects, including its ventures in green energy.
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In the first 11 months of 2024, Azerbaijan experienced a robust recovery in its tourism sector, with 2.41 million foreign and stateless individuals visiting the country, marking a 27.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Border Service. This growth reflects Azerbaijan’s increasing appeal as a travel destination, bolstered by diversification in source markets and improved transport infrastructure.
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Azerbaijan’s industrial sector showed resilience in 2024, with total production in January-November reaching 58.3 billion manat, a 1.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to the State Statistics Committee. While growth was driven by robust gains in the non-oil and gas sectors, the report underscores a gradual but notable shift in the country’s economic priorities and production dynamics.
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