Iranian Satellites

Iran unveils Toloo-3, Nahid-2 telecommunication satellites

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – On the occasion of the National Day of Space Technology, Iran's latest space achievements including Nahid-2 and Toloo-3 satellites were unveiled in a ceremony.

Soleimani satellite constellation operational phase launched

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh has announced the launching of the operational phase of the country’s first satellite constellation.

Russia to launch three Glonass Satellites in 2023

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Russia plans to add two Glonass-K satellites and one Glonass-K2 to the constellation this year, Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, informed.

Iranian space agency Spox.:

Martyr Soleimani satellite constellation to be put into orbit

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Spokesman of the Iranian space agency announced that the construction of the Martyr Soleimani satellite constellation will be implemented with the participation of knowledge-based firms.

Iran to send at least two satellites into space by yearend

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) announced that at least two satellites will be launched into space by the end of this year, while other satellites will remain in line to be launched.

Japan to launch 50 satellites starting fiscal year 2024

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Japan plans to start establishing a unit consisting of 50 satellites to monitor military targets and their movement from a low altitude in two years, a Japanese newspaper reported on Monday.

Iran to launch 'Nahid' satellite into space soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran will soon put another domestically-built satellite, dubbed 'Nahid', into space, said Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology.

The message of Iran military unveilings

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran has resumed the development of its military capabilities amid a wave of unrest and a pause in talks over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

IRGC test-launches 'Ghaem 100' satellite carrier (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force has successfully test-launched the 'Ghaem 100' satellite carrier into suborbital space.

ISA puts constructing satellite sys. atop agenda: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) said that his agency has put the construction of a satellite system atop its agenda.

Iran launches remote sensing center for satellites

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran has started using the images and data sent from domestically-made satellites including Khayyam after inaugurating the first satellite sensing center.

Iran to launch 'Zafar-2' Satellite into orbit soon

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran will soon put another domestically-built satellite, dubbed 'Zafar-2', into orbit, said the head of Iran University of Science and Technology.

'Ayat' satellite to be launched into space in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The head of the National Disaster Management Organization Of Iran announced the launch of the Iranian 'Ayat' Satellite into space in the near future.

Iran MoD:

Iran to launch several satellites into space by end of year

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Hailing Iran's achievement in the field of the space program, the Iranian Defense Minister said that several satellites and satellite carriers are scheduled to be launched into space by end of the Iranian calendar year. 

Government Spox.:

Building 3 more versions of Khayyam satellite on agenda

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran intends to build three more versions of the Khayyam satellite, Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said on Thursday.

US reacts to launching of Khayyam satellite into space

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – US officials have reacted to the Iranian “Khayyam” satellite launched into orbit from the Moscow-operated Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Kan'ani:

'Khayyam' shining page in history of Iran’s scientific honors

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said that launching the “Khayyam Satellite” into orbit is yet another shining page in the history of Islamic Iran’s scientific honors.

Russia's Roscosmos:

Launch of Khayyam satellite landmark in Iran-Russia coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Yuri Borisov, head of Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos, hailed the launch of the Iranian satellite 'Khayyam' as an “important landmark” in cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.

Iranian satellite 'Khayyam' launched into space (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A Russian space agency launched Iran's Khayyam satellite into space.

Russia's space agency to launch Iranian satellite into orbit

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A Russian space agency announced on Wednesday that it will launch Iran's Khayyam satellite into space.

IRGC Aerospace cmdr.:

Iran to put new satellite using ‘Ghaem’ launcher into orbit

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that IRGC will put new satellite into orbit by the yearend using "Ghaem" launcher.

US reacts to successful launch of Zoljanah satellite carrier

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The White House on Sunday reacted to Iran's successful launch of Zoljanah satellite vehicle and expressed concern about it.

Zoljanah tested again for research purposes: Iran MoD

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian defense ministry said that the Zoljanah satellite launch vehicle has been tested again for research purposes.

Defense Min. Spox.:

3 research launches planned for Zol-Jannah satellite carrier

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Three research launches have been planned for the homegrown Zol-Jannah satellite carrier, a spokesman for Iran's Defense Ministry in space affairs said, adding that one research launch has been conducted.

ICT min.:

Iran to become one of exporters of space services in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) said that Islamic Republic of Iran will be turned into one of main exporters of space-related services in the region in the very near future.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Pres. Raeisi:

Launch of "Noor" satellite manifestation of natl. might

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the successful launch of “Noor” satellite, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that achieving this technology is a manifestation of national power of the country.

Powerful Iran eyeing access to space in all areas: Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Commander of Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that powerful Iran needs access to space in all areas including defense, economic, cultural fields and even scientific progress.