Iranian Satellites

Iran's new Pars-2 satellite ready to launch

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Space Agency said the Pars-2 satellite, an advanced version of the Paya satellite, has been completed with imaging accuracy better than three metres and has been placed on the launch schedules.

Iran plans to launch three satellites by year-end

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran plans to place three satellites from the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation into orbit simultaneously by the end of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2027).

Iran to launch 3 new satellites before year end

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi launch three satellites from the ‘Martyr Soleimani’ satellite constellation into orbit in a single mission before the year end.

China launches new satellite group into space

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – China has sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi province, state media reported on Sunday.

China's rocket launches 8 satellites into orbit: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – China on Monday launched eight satellites into orbit aboard a Lijian-1 carrier rocket, state media reported.

ICT minister:

Nahid-2 satellite put into orbit

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi has said the homegrown Nahid-2 satellite was placed into orbit successfully with a focus on the intellectual and educated women of the country.

Three Iranian satellites are in final testing phase: ISA

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has announced that three domestically developed satellites have entered final testing, signaling an acceleration in the country’s civilian space program despite Western pressures.

New Iranian Satellite “Jam-e Jam 1” launched into space

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The first geostationary satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), named “Jam-e Jam 1” (Iran DBS), was successfully launched into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Iran to unveil radar satellite Rad 1

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iran's space agency is preparing to reveal its first radar satellite, named "Rad 1," which features synthetic aperture radar technology and a resolution better than 50 meters, according to the agency's head.

Iran unveils “Hatef-3” satellite

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled Hatef-3, a satellite developed as part of the Martyr Soleimani satellite constellation.

Defense minister:

Iran reached 'favorable maturity' in space program

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Defense minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the country has reached a favorable level of maturity in its space program.

Iran needs no permission to defend itself

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran does not seek permission from anyone to defend itself, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.

Iran VP says;

Space achievements reflect defiance of sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the country’s space technologies clearly demonstrate national progress despite the unjust sanctions.

Iran puts 3 new remote-sensing satellites into orbit

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran put three new remote-sensing satellites into orbit simultaneously, using a Russian launch pad on Sunday.

Iran's satellite program ‘entirely peaceful’: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran’s satellite program is strictly civilian and scientific, as the country prepares to launch three domestically built satellites into orbit this weekend.

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.