Satellite

SpaceX launches satellites into orbit for US Intel. purposes

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with satellites for the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), according to a broadcast on the US company’s X page.

China launches Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 into orbit

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – China on Saturday successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi province.

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'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 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.

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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.

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).

China's commercial rocket sends six satellites into space

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A commercial rocket lifted off on Saturday in northwest China, successfully sending six satellites into space.