Iranian Satellites
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Headlines of Iranian dailies on April 23
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The English Desk of Mehr News Agency takes a look at some of the Iranian dailies’ headlines on Thursday, April 23.
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US Trump reacts to Iran’s military satellite launch into space
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – In a reaction to the launch of Iran’s first military satellite into space, US President Donald Trump on Wed. said that Washington is closely monitoring Iran.
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IRGC to further disappoint, frustrate enemies: Ayatollah Jannati
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The Chairman of Assembly of Experts Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati congratulated the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps [IRGC] on the successful launch of “Noor-1” satellite and emphasized that enemies of the Islamic rRevolution should know that Iran’s armed forces will further disappoint you [enemies] more than ever.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Widespread media coverage of IRGC’s satellite launch
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The latest achievement of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been reflected in international media outlets and received widespread media coverage.
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VIDEO: IRGC's satellite sends first footage from space
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Noor-1, the first military satellite of Iran, was successfully launched and put into orbit by Qassed carrier on Wednesday. Here is the initial footage sent by Noor-1 after being launch.
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By: Mehdi Azizi
1st Iranian military satellite utter surprise for ignorant west, world
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran could manage to launch its first military satellite, the Noor-1 Satellite, by the domestically-built launcher Qassed (messenger) on Wednesday morning to expand its international presence in the space industry.
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Shamkhani lauds IRGC's success in launching 1st military satellite of Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, in a tweet on Wednesday, praised and congratulated IRGC for the successful launching of the first military satellite of Iran.
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IRGC now capable of monitoring Earth from space: Salami
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that the launch of the satellite is a great achievement for the elite force enabling it to monitor Earth.
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VIDEO: Moment of launching Noor-1 satellite by IRGC
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps announced on Wednesday that it has put the country’s first military satellite into orbit. Here is the video of the moment when the Qassed carrier launches.
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Iran's 1st home-made military satellite put into orbit
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully launched the Noor-1 Satellite by the domestically-built launcher Qassed (messenger) on Wednesday morning. It is Iran's first military satellite and is placed into the orbit at an altitude of 425km.
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IRGC puts Iran's first military satellite into orbit
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully put its first military satellite into the orbit.
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ISA plans 4 steps to develop space technology in new year: official
TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari on Sat. said that his agency is planning to develop space infrastructures in four steps in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2020).
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Iran to increase ground satellite stations: ISA chief
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Space Agency (ISA) chief Morteza Barari announced in a tweet on Saturday that, by adding two new stations, the country is to increase the number of its ground satellite stations in the upcoming Iranian calendar year (starting on March, 2020).
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Satellite carriers absolutely non-military issues: defense min.
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that satellite carriers are absolutely non-military issues and not related to missile subjects.
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Nahid-1 satellite expected in space in June
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The domestically-developed Nahid-1 satellite is expected to be launched into space sometime in June this year, according to a report.
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Zafar satellite to start mission by transmitting Martyr Soleimani’s image
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian-made Zafar Satellite, which is scheduled for launch into space on Sunday evening, in a symbolic gesture, will transmit the image of the martyred Iranian commander, Lieutenant General Soleimani, at the start of its mission.
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Iran possesses domestic knowledge to manufacture satellites in 9 months
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Head of Iran Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari said Sat. that the country has the domestic knowledge of manufacturing satellites in 9 months.
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ICT min.:
Home-made “Simorgh” satellite carrier deployed in launch site
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi on Wed. said that the domestically-manufactured ‘Simorgh’ satellite carrier was deployed at the launch site and will take “Zafar” satellite up to 530km above the earth.
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Six satellites ready to be launched into space: ICT min.
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Jahromi said on Sun. that six domestically-manufactured satellites are ready to be launched into the orbit.
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By: Shahab Ghayoumi
Delivering ceremony for Zafar 1, 2 satellites
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The Zafar 1 and 2 satellites, which have been manufactured by Iranian scientists, were delivered to the Iran Space Agency during a ceremony held at University of Science and Technology on Sunday.
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Iran achieves knowledge of building space engines: ISRC head
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Space Research Center says the country is now capable of manufacturing space engines.
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ISA head:
Progress of manufacturing “Pars 1” remote sensing satellite ‘satisfactory’
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Head of Iran Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari and Deputy ICT minister said that progress of “Pars 1” Remote Sensing Satellite is ‘satisfactory’.
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Iran to launch three satellites in coming months
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran is set to put three domestically-made satellites into orbit in the coming months, a senior official said.
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ISA head:
Three satellites to be readied for launch in next three months
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Morteza Barari said that three satellite will be readied for launching into the orbit within the next three months.
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Iran to send astronaut to space: communications min.
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi announced on Saturday that in cooperation with other countries, Iran will send its astronaut to space in future.
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Iran to put weather satellite ‘Tolou’ in orbit soon: deputy defense min.
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigade General Ghasem Taghizadeh said on Saturday that Iran will soon launch weather satellite ‘Tolou’ (sunrise) to its orbit using domestic carrier rockets.
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Deputy ICT min.:
Iran to complete construction of three homegrown satellites by yearend
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Morteza Barari said on Wednesday that Islamic Republic of Iran will complete construction of three satellites by the end of the current year (March 19, 2020).
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Govt. spox says recent explosion in ُSemnan satellite launcher due to technical failure
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman on Monday said a recent explosion at a satellite launching site in norther province of Semnan was not the result of a sabotage act in Iran's space projects.
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ISRC to deliver homegrown Pars 1 satellite in Dec.
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran Space Research Center (ISRC) is to deliver domestically designed and manufactured remote sensing satellite Pars 1 to Communication and IT Ministry in December 2019, the center’s head announced on Sunday.
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Nahid-1 satellite ready to be launched: ICT min.
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Nahid-1 telecommunication satellite is ready to be delivered to Defense Ministry within few days for being launched, Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari-Jahromi announced on Tuesday.