Space Technology

Dead NASA satellite to crash to Earth

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – A defunct NASA satellite is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere on Sunday evening (January 8).

NASA launches Artemis I moon mission

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – NASA launched the Artemis I mission on Wednesday from Florida, with the agency’s most powerful rocket ever kicking off a nearly month-long journey with a ground-shaking liftoff.

China launches cargo spacecraft for space station in orbit

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – China successfully launched its cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 on Saturday to deliver supplies for its space station, the construction of which is expected to be completed this year.

China to send monkeys to its new space station

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – China is reportedly planning to send monkeys to its newly completed Tiangong space station to study how they grow and reproduce in a zero-gravity environment.

Progress MS-21 cargo spacecraft put into orbit

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Soyuz-2.1a rocket put the Progress MS-21 cargo ship into low-Earth orbit, now it will have to fly independently to the International Space Station (ISS) for two days.

‘Saman’ orbital transmission system launched into orbit

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The test launch of the ‘Saman’ orbital transmission system was carried out successfully, Iran’s Ministry of ICT announced.

China successfully launches Tianxing-1 test satellite

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China successfully launched the Tianxing-1 test satellite into space atop the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket on Wednesday.

SpaceX launches 88 satellites into orbit

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – SpaceX successfully launched an ambitious rideshare mission Wednesday (June 30) as one of its veteran boosters hoisted 88 small satellites into orbit before landing back on Earth.

Brig. Gen. Hadian:

ISRC example of 'independence, national pride, authority'

TEHRAN, Jun. 234 (MNA) – The Deputy Coordinator of Iran's Air Force said that Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) is a clear example of independence and national authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran in international arenas.

Iran’s power production, supply of wellbeing among people to continue vigorously: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Shamkhani on Thu. said that power production and supply of wellbeing among people, ranging from hospital to space, will continue vigorously.