US EditionRussia Launches Three Iranian Satellites into Orbit
Iran launched three satellites for Earth observation and disaster response using Russia’s Soyuz rocket, marking its 11th launch in two years, officials said.
- On Sunday, Iran launched three domestically produced observation satellites, Paya, Kowsar and Zafar-2, from Russia as a Russian Soyuz rocket lifted them into a 500-kilometer orbit from Vostochny.
- Tehran's space program has accelerated recently, carrying out 10 satellite launches in two years, including a July mission from Russia, despite Western sanctions, and Iran says its aerospace work is peaceful.
- One payload, Kowsar, weighs 35 kilograms, and the satellites provide up to 3-meter resolution images with an operational life span up to five years.
- Western countries fear satellite launches use missile-interchangeable technology, while the United States says they defy a U.N. resolution; Russia’s role underscores strategic ties after strikes killing nearly 1,100 Iranians.
- Sunday's mission was Russia's second such launch for Iran since July, with private-sector designers creating observation satellites for water, agriculture, and disaster response amid U.N. sanctions expiry in 2023.
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On Sunday, Iran placed three satellites in orbit with the help of Russia. A Soyuz rocket carrying Iranian satellites Kosar, Paya and Zafar 2 took off from the Vostotchny cosmodrome, south-east of Siberia, to reach a low Earth orbit at about 500 kilometres above sea level, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported. ...
Paya, Iran’s 150kg AI imaging satellite, leads trio; Zafar-2 academic-built, Kowsar 1.5 private
The Mullah regime has reportedly transported three more satellites to space. The three satellites "Kosar", "Paya" and "Zafar-2" have embarked on their journey from the Vostochny space station on board a Russian Soyuz rocket. According to official data, the satellites are supposed to collect environmental data – including information on weather systems, natural disasters and agricultural developments – and thus contribute to the country's scienti…
Iran launched Sunday, from Vostocinian's space from the Russian Middle East, three own observation satellites, of which one with artificial intelligence related state television, transmits AFP.
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