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Iran sends three satellites into orbit via Russian Soyuz launch
(MENAFN) Iran successfully placed three new satellites into orbit on Sunday using a Russian Soyuz launcher in the country’s Far East.
The satellites – Kowsar 1.5, Paya, and Zafar-2 – mark the latest step in Iran’s ongoing satellite program, much of which has been conducted in partnership with Russia. The rocket also carried payloads from other nations, including Kuwait and Belarus.
The Kowsar 1.5 is an upgraded remote-sensing satellite designed for high-resolution imaging, particularly for agricultural monitoring. Developed by a local knowledge-based company alongside the Iranian Space Agency, it reflects growing collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Zafar-2, built by Iran University of Science and Technology, is an advanced Earth-observation satellite weighing roughly 100 to 135 kilograms, intended to capture detailed images for natural resource management.
Paya, the largest of the trio at around 150 kilograms, was produced by Iran Electronics Industries in cooperation with the Iranian Space Agency. It is a remote-sensing satellite considered among Iran’s most sophisticated domestically built imaging platforms.
The launch was broadcast live across Iran by state media, drawing widespread attention. No immediate statements have been issued by the US or European allies, which have frequently expressed concerns over Iran’s space program, claiming that such launches violate UN Security Council resolutions—a claim Iran has consistently rejected.
Ahead of the launch, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “Iran’s activities in nuclear science, defense industries, nanotechnology, and satellite development are entirely peaceful and intended for peaceful purposes.” He reaffirmed the ministry’s full support for the Iranian Space Agency.
Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, highlighted the breadth of Tehran-Moscow cooperation in space technology, noting Russia’s leadership in satellite development, launch vehicles, and deployment. He added that this mission marks the seventh Iranian satellite to be launched with Russian assistance.
The satellites – Kowsar 1.5, Paya, and Zafar-2 – mark the latest step in Iran’s ongoing satellite program, much of which has been conducted in partnership with Russia. The rocket also carried payloads from other nations, including Kuwait and Belarus.
The Kowsar 1.5 is an upgraded remote-sensing satellite designed for high-resolution imaging, particularly for agricultural monitoring. Developed by a local knowledge-based company alongside the Iranian Space Agency, it reflects growing collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Zafar-2, built by Iran University of Science and Technology, is an advanced Earth-observation satellite weighing roughly 100 to 135 kilograms, intended to capture detailed images for natural resource management.
Paya, the largest of the trio at around 150 kilograms, was produced by Iran Electronics Industries in cooperation with the Iranian Space Agency. It is a remote-sensing satellite considered among Iran’s most sophisticated domestically built imaging platforms.
The launch was broadcast live across Iran by state media, drawing widespread attention. No immediate statements have been issued by the US or European allies, which have frequently expressed concerns over Iran’s space program, claiming that such launches violate UN Security Council resolutions—a claim Iran has consistently rejected.
Ahead of the launch, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “Iran’s activities in nuclear science, defense industries, nanotechnology, and satellite development are entirely peaceful and intended for peaceful purposes.” He reaffirmed the ministry’s full support for the Iranian Space Agency.
Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, highlighted the breadth of Tehran-Moscow cooperation in space technology, noting Russia’s leadership in satellite development, launch vehicles, and deployment. He added that this mission marks the seventh Iranian satellite to be launched with Russian assistance.
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