Space Program

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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.

Iran successfully tests spin subsystem of Saman-1 space tug

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran has successfully tested the spin subsystem of the Saman-1 space tug that was put into orbit two days ago.

Iran launches first domestically-designed space tug

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – In a milestone for Iran’s space sector, a space tug domestically designed and manufactured by Iranian experts and technicians has been launched into space aboard a homegrown satellite launch vehicle (SLV).

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.

US greatest threat to space security: Chinese defense Spox.

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Facts have proven that the United States is the greatest threat to space security and the biggest instigator of the space arms race, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Friday.

FM Spox congratulates successful Iran-made satellites launch

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh congratulated the launch of two satellites made by Iran and explained their functions.

Iran receives first signals from Kowsar, Hodhod satellites

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) –The two domestically-made satellites launched by Iran on Tuesday in cooperation with Russia have begun transmitting signals, indicating their perfect condition and orbiting.

Iranian Hodhod” and “Kosar” satellites launched into space

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian "Hod Hod" and "Kosar" satellites were launched into Low Earth orbit from a Russian station on Tuesday morning.

China launches Shenzhou-19 spacecraft with 3 astronauts

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – China's manned space program administration has launched the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft with three astronauts on board. It is expected to dock with the Chinese orbital station.

China to launch Shenzhou-19 crewed space mission on Oct. 30

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – China is scheduled to launch its Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission at 4.27 a.m. local time Wednesday (2027GMT Tuesday), according to the Chinese media.

NASA spacecraft launches on a mission to Jupiter moon

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – NASA has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to explore Europa, in search of signs that it could support extraterrestrial life, launching its largest-ever interplanetary spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

Spacemen to return to Earth after long mission

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft carrying three ISS crew members will land in Kazakhstan on Monday, completing the year-long mission, a state corporation said.

Iran’s battle for leadership in global space race

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran's space projects have picked up speed after a period of stagnation. On Saturday, the country successfully launched a satellite into orbit with a carrier built by Iranian scientists.

Iran launches indigenous Chamran 1 satellite to space

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Moments ago, the Chamran 1 research satellite was launched into space by the Qaem 100 satellite carrier and was successfully placed in a 550 km orbit.

First Starships to Mars to launch in two years

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Elon Musk expects uncrewed Starship flights to Mars within two years.

Iran's Space Agency ready to launch 14 satellites

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh says that the Agency has 14 satellites scheduled for launch.

SpaceX to launch humans to Earth Poles for 1st time this year

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – SpaceX announced on Monday that it plans to conduct the first-ever human spaceflight over Earth's poles by the end of this year, with the mission led by Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang.

Russia, China hold new space talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Russia and China have held talks on a wide range of issues relating to the use and exploration of outer space for “peaceful purposes,” agreeing to boost cooperation in the sector.

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Iran's 'Hod Hod', 'Kosar' satellites to be launched into LEO

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian "Hod Hod" and "Kosar" satellites are schaduelled to be launched into Low Earth orbit from a Russian station.

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off for the first time

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Ariane 6′s first voyage has been postponed by years, with delays fueled by technical issues, the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

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Iran to launch satellites developed by private sector

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Hassan Salarieh said Wednesday that the launch of the Kowsar and Hodhod satellites will mark continued progress in Iran’s civil space program.

Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Russia is aiming to create the four-module core of its planned new orbital space station by 2030, its Roscosmos space agency said on Tuesday.

Envoy says Tehran-Moscow ties expanding in all areas

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Russian ambassador to Tehran says his country is willing to expand bilateral relations with Iran in different fields, including energy and scientefic fields.

Iran unveils upgrade version of its Kowsar satellite

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled two homegrown satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, in a ceremony attended by knowledge-based and private companies.

West Asia’s biggest space center under construction in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran is constructing the largest space center of the West Asia region in its southeastern port city of Chabahar, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepour said.

China reaches dark side of the Moon

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – China’s unmanned Chang’e 6 spacecraft has successfully landed on the Moon in a landmark mission to collect soil and rock samples from the far side of Earth’s natural satellite, the China National Space Administration said.