Publish Date: 14 September 2024 - 10:00

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Moments ago, the Chamran 1 research satellite was launched into space by the Qaem 100 satellite carrier and was successfully placed in a 550 km orbit.

The Chamran 1satellite weighs about 60 kg and its main mission is to test hardware and software systems to prove orbital maneuver technology in height and phase.

Designed and built by IRGC aerospace experts, the Qaem 100 satellite carrier was able to successfully complete the orbiting operation of Chamran 1 satellite.

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