Satellite

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.

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 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.

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.