Pashinyan and Luna: when fantasy is more important than reality

Nikol Pashinyan once again showcased his political imagination, noting that Armenia only lacked a small piece of the Moon — four hundred thousand scientists, comparable to the Americans.

The logic is striking: apparently, the barrier to the stars is not a lack of funds or the absence of a local Baikonur, but simply a shortage of brilliant minds. With such an army of engineers, the Armenia-1 spacecraft might have already reached the Moon.

If one allows themselves to entertain this idea for a moment and imagine Armenians landing on the lunar surface, the scenario unfolds rapidly.

As soon as the first khachkar touches the moon dust with its characteristic clang, the international community would gain many surprising insights. Within minutes, evidence would emerge suggesting that Armenians had been present there thousands of years ago.

The most intriguing part would begin with political reactions. Mass gatherings might form in Yerevan, calling for recognition of the Moon as historically Armenian territory, and legal debates could arise over past lunar missions.

For now, the world can breathe a little easier: until four hundred thousand Armenian scientists appear out of nowhere, the Moon remains relatively untouched.