Satellite

Minutes after liftoff;

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) –  A Japanese space startup said its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff Wednesday, nine months after the company's first launch attempt ended in an explosion.

Russia launches Kondor-FKA radar satellite into orbit

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Russia successfully launched the Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome of Russia's Far East early Saturday, placing the Kondor-FKA No. 2 radar satellite into its designated orbit.

Qaem105 satellite carrier to be launched by next year

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The commander of the space division of IRGC Aerospace Force said that ‘Qaem-105’ satellite carrier and ‘Noor-4’ satellite will be launched into the space the next Iranian calendar year (to start March 21, 2025).

Iran producing advanced rockets despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Today, despite ongoing sanctions, Iran is producing advanced rockets and launching satellites into space, the country's embassy in London has stressed.

China launches first satellites of constellation

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – A Chinese state-owned enterprise on Monday launched the first batch of satellites for a mega constellation designed to rival US company Space X's Starlink's near-global internet network, a state-backed newspaper reported.

To support military satellites;

Pentagon planning commercial 'space reserve'

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The United States Department of Defense is developing a plan to use the ever-growing American commercial space industry for national security purposes.

South Korea launches its second military spy satellite

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) –  South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit.

Iran to launch satellite by a Russian carrier

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iranian satellite "Pars-I" will be sent into orbit by a Russian satellite carrier on Thursday.

China launches commercial Lijian 1 Y3 carrier rocket

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – China on Tuesday launched the Lijian 1 Y3 carrier rocket with five satellites onboard.

Iran’s top space official:

Sorayya satellite launch aimed at accomplishing key missions

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency says the most important mission of the Sorayya satellite is to verify the performance of Qaem 100, a domestically-made satellite carrier designed for launches at higher space orbits.

IRGC sets new launch record by launching Soraya satellite

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has set a "new" space launch record after successfully sending Soraya satellite to an altitude of 750 kilometers above the earth's surface for the first time.

Japan launches H2A rocket carrying spy satellite

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an H2A rocket carrying the Kogaku-8 optical satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center on Friday, according to a broadcast by the MBC television station.

North Korea's Kim warns war inevitable

TEHRAN, Dec.31 (MNA) – North Korea has said it will launch three more military satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024.

South Korea launches first military spy satellite

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – A SpaceX rocket has launched South Korea’s first military spy satellite, intensifying a space race on the peninsula after Pyongyang launched its own first surveillance satellite last week.

Kim Jong Un reviews satellite images of US bases

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – North Korean state media said Saturday leader Kim Jong Un reviewed images taken by his country’s new reconnaissance satellite of a US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and “major target” sites across South Korea.

Putin:

US, its satellites deriving 'bloody profits' from ME conflict

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The United States and its satellites are benefiting from conflicts in the Middle East and other parts of the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Report:

US, France helping Israel in onslaught against Palestinians

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – France and the US have reportedly rushed to aid the Israeli regime in its onslaught against Palestinians using 27 satellites monitoring the Gaza Strip, just one day after the Al-Aqsa Storm operation.

Noor-2, Noor-3 satellites meet in space over Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran's homegrown satellites, Noor-2 (Light-2) and Noor-3 (Light-3), crossed paths early Tuesday, reaching closest to each other in their orbits around the Earth.

Iran building advanced Pars 2 imaging satellite: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the construction of the country’s highly accurate remote sensing Pars 2 satellite is underway.

IRGC Aerospace puts 'Noor-3' satellite into orbit (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force has successfully put the 'Noor-3' satellite into orbit.

Amid ASEAN drills;

China installs satellite network on disputed reefs amid

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – China has built two ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system on disputed South China Sea reefs, according to state television.

N. Korean envoy to UN:

North Korea's satellite launch is 'right to self-defense'

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – North Korea is exercising its right to self-defense with its latest satellite launch attempt earlier this week, North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song has said.

Defense minister:

Iran to launch at least 2 satellites this year

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran will launch at least two domestically-made satellites into orbit this year, [ending on March 19, 2024].

In coming days;

N Korea plans to launch 2nd reconnaissance satellite

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – North Korea has informed Japan it plans to launch a military satellite in the coming days, less than three months after its first effort ended in failure when the satellite crashed into the sea.

China launches new satellite for Earth observation

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – China sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday.

Iran's Tolou-3 satellite to be put into orbit by yearend

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – An indigenous imaging satellite 'Tolou-3' will be put into orbit by yearend (19 March 2024), said the head of the Electronic Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari said on Saturday.