The satellite was launched into orbit as a result of cooperation between the Armenian state Geocosmos company and the Spanish Satlantis.
Satlantis CEO Juan Tomas Hernani was also present at the news conference.
ARMENPRESS asked Mantashyan and Hernani what results the launch of ArmSat-1 has given so far, whether or not it has already made images and if so when the pictures will be released.
“The satellite is working, we have images, but we don’t think that there is a need to voice about it now. We have reasons. We know that the satellite is working, we know that it is functioning. Those who work with the project know this,” Mantashyan said.
Asked if Armenia plans to launch CubeSats, Mantashyan said that the High-Tech Industry Ministry’s strategy isn’t yet fully confirmed, but he noted that the ministry’s priorities are being clarified during STARMUS itself.
“Such projects require conditions, we must create such conditions for cubesats,” Mantashyan said.
Satlantis CEO Hernani said that there is a long-term action plan.
“The first step has already been made, the satellite was launched into space. We do the planned actions every week because space activities imply moving by a concrete timetab...
