Satellite

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.

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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.

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.

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites into space

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – US private space company SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit on Friday.

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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 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 Pars-2 satellite by February

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency has announced that Iran plans to launch its Pars-2 Satellite by February 2025.

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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.

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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.