Iranian space research satellite to be launched

Kayhan, Tehran
27 Dec 04

Text of report entitled: ” Iranian astronomy research satellite to be
launched with the cooperation of Russia and Belgium” by Iranian
newspaper Kayhan on 27 December

Iran’s astronomy research satellite will be launched with the
cooperation of Russia and Belgium.

Announcing this, Professor Ali Ajab Shirzadeh head of Maragheh
Astronomy Centre said: At present, 22 joint international projects are
being carried out with the participation of Russia, Belgium and
Austria at this centre.

He added: So far, nine joint science and research projects in the
field of astrophysics have been completed with the cooperation of
France, Turkey, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Austria and the
scientific articles have been published in the world’s credible
science magazines.