ArmInfo. Armenia's first Earth remote sensing satellite, Armsat-1, has entered the controlled deorbit phase, marking the completion of its satellite program, the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry reports.
It is noted that the Armenian government's decision to launch Armsat-1 was an important step in helping Armenia enter the space era, demonstrating the strategic importance of space technologies in the modern world and Armenia's commitment to becoming part of the space economy of the future.
Over the past three and a half years, Armsat-1 has provided numerous regional satellite images of Armenia, enabling their use for both scientific and systemic purposes. Another key achievement of the Armsat-1 mission is that it provided the opportunity to train specialists and develop a professional team that will ensure the design, implementation, and operation of the satellite, as well as the collection and processing of data for subsequent programs.
According to the source, the experience and data gained during the Armsat-1 mission are already being utilized in the design of next-generation Earth observation and communications satellites. In parallel, technical and technological requirements for the new Armsat-2 satellite have been defined, and active cooperation is underway with recognized international organizations to implement Armsat-2 obligations. Armenia strives to become a consumer and experienced user of space technologies, building on the successful experience of the satellite mission. Armenia also aims to test and integrate applicable technological solutions in the future.
