Iranian Satellites

Iran's Kowsar satellite integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launcher

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The upgraded version of Iran’s Kowsar satellite has been successfully integrated with Russia’s Soyuz launch vehicle, marking a key milestone ahead of its scheduled launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Iran set to launch three locally built satellites on Dec. 28

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has vowed that three domestically built satellites are scheduled to be launched into space on December 28.

Iran to launch several satellites in coming months

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced that the Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar satellites are completing their technical stages and are scheduled for launch in the coming months.

Kowsar 1.5: Iran’s advanced dual-role satellite nears launch

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iran is set to launch Kowsar 1.5, an upgraded version of its Kowsar 1 satellite, combining Earth imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) telecommunications capabilities in a single platform, according to the developer.

Official:

Iran launches six satellites annually

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Vahid Yazdanian, Director of the Iranian Space Research Center, announced that Iran now successfully launches six satellites annually, alongside notable advancements in satellite launch technology.

Iran among few countries with full space launch capabilities

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says that Iran is now among a select group of countries possessing full capabilities in the design, development, and launch of satellites and launch vehicles.

New Iranian satellite set for launch

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Preparations for the upgraded “Dual-View 1” satellite, Iran’s first hybrid remote sensing and communications satellite, have been completed, with plans underway to launch it into orbit in the coming weeks.

Iran to launch two satellites in coming months

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Space Research Center said the Pars-1 sensing satellite will likely be launched in December, while the Nahid-2 telecom satellite is set for launch before February.

Iran to launch satellites later this year: Minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi says that the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian has the launch of several satellites into space on agenda later this year in Iranian calendar.

Iran set to launch Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya satellites: ISA

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran is gearing up for a significant leap in its space program with the planned launch of three satellites—Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya—before the end of the Iranian year (March 20, 2026).

lran unveils upgraded Kowsar satellite

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The enhanced Kowsar satellite was unveiled on Saturday with Deputy Minister and head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh in attendance.

Iran to launch first ‘Martyr Soleimani’ satellites by March

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Space Agency announced plans to carry out the first test launches of satellites from the “Martyr Soleimani” narrowband constellation before the end of the year.

Iran’s Zafar, Paya satellites to be launched on Russian Soyuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran says its Zafar and Paya satellites will be launched on a Russian Soyuz rocket this fall, while work on Chabahar spaceport also advances.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar satellite to orbit

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Rocket Lab launched a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite for the Japanese Earth-imaging company iQPS early Tuesday morning (Aug. 5).

ISA chief:

Nahid-2 Satellite ‘intact’ in orbit, transmits initial data

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) confirmed the reception of the initial telemetry signals from the newly launched Nahid-2 satellite.

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Iran's Nahid-2 satellite successfully placed in 500-km orbit

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Nahid-2 telecommunications satellite was successfully injected into a 500-kilometer orbit, the Iranian Space Agency confirmed.

Iran's Nahid-2 satellite launched into space

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s domestically-built Nahid-2 satellite was successfully launched into space on Friday, July 25, aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Iran to launch satellite using Russian Soyuz carrier Fri.

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran will launch a satellite aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket on Friday as part of a multi-satellite mission from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Iran conducts suborbital test with Qased satellite carrier

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran conducted a successful suborbital test using the Qased carrier rocket to launch satellites into orbit.

Nahid-2 telecommunications satellite to be launched soon

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Space Research Center says Nahid-2 satellite will be launched into the space in the very near future.

Three space bases to be launched by yearend: Iran’s ICT min.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of information and communications technology (ICT) has said that three equipped space bases would be launched in the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025).

Iran to launch multiple satellites, develop space capsules

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Space Agency announced plans to launch several satellites and space launch vehicles by year-end, alongside the development of a 1,500 kg biological capsule capable of carrying a human into space.

Iran to launch micro-class satellite

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran is taking a significant step toward reaching geosynchronous orbit with the upcoming launch of its communications satellite, "Navak," which weighs 40 kilograms.

Ambassador:

Iran orbited ten satellites in past years

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iran put ten satellites into the near-earth over the past few years, Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani said.

Iran can launch satellites for other countries: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Praising Iran’s maturity in manufacturing satellite carriers, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh raised the possibility of providing services to other countries.

Iran unveils Navak, upgraded Pars 1, Pars 2 satellites

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iran unveiled three new satellites, Navak 1, Pars 2, and an upgraded model of the Pars 1 satellite.

Iran to launch ‘Kowsar 1.5’ satellite into orbit in 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran is set to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite into orbit in the first half of the upcoming Persian calendar year, starting on March 21.