It is intended to serve for purposes of natural disaster management, border control, and satellite science research.
[3] The satellite was developed by a laboratory at the CSIE of Armenia in collaboration with the Armenian company Bazoomq.
[7] It consists of sensors designed to understand the specific conditions in space[4][8] and is powered by a combination of batteries and solar panels.
[15] Its objectives include monitoring natural disasters, conducting satellite science research, and enhancing border control capabilities for Armenia.
[2] After being delayed for two days,[5][16] the satellite was launched on December 1, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base, using a Falcon-9 rocket.