“فضای نوین – پرتاب ماهواره‌های شهید سلیمانی”

Iran to Launch “Shahid Soleimani” Satellite Constellation

In an interview with Tasnim News Agency, Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Organization, provided updates on the country’s space projects. Topics discussed included the status of Iran”s satellites, advancements in the space industry, and future launches.

Salarieh stated that the “Shahid Soleimani” satellite constellation, designed to enhance the Internet of Things (IoT), comprises 20 satellites currently under construction.

He highlighted that the “Research” series satellites, including Research 1, 2, 3, and 4, have either undergone tender processes or begun construction.

He also mentioned the development of “Pars 2” and “Pars 3” satellites, along with two radar satellites. Salarieh emphasized the upcoming launches, including the “Nahid 2” and “Nahid 3” satellites, which are ready for deployment.

He noted that the “Shahid Soleimani” constellation might have a test launch in early 2025, with the main launch set for March 2026.

“Several test launches are conducted for new satellites to address any in-orbit issues,” said Salarieh. The upgraded “Pars 1” satellite will be unveiled during the Fajr decade (a 10-day commemoration of the victory of the Islamic Revolution which is held between 1 and 11 February), he added.

Discussing Iran’s existing satellites, Salarieh explained that some have reached the end of their operational life. He highlighted the “Mehda” satellite, launched in February 2023, as an active telecommunications platform in orbit.

Addressing the role of universities in satellite development, Salarieh stated, “Many satellites are directly built by universities, playing a crucial role in training specialists and developing core space technologies.”

He added that numerous knowledge-based companies collaborating with the Space Organization have emerged from universities.

Furthermore, Salarieh mentioned ongoing agreements with universities and the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology to foster future-oriented space technologies, underscoring the significant contributions of university-affiliated spin-off companies to the space industry.

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Iran to launch Zafar 2, Paya satellites in mid-June: official

The two satellites, set to be launched, are named Zafar 2 and Paya, Salariyeh told reporters in Tehran on Monday.

He noted that the launches were planned for January but have been put off.

He said that Iran is to unveil some projects in 10-day Fajr celebrations which mark the victory anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Earlier, he said that the Pars 3 satellite is currently in the construction phase and has an imaging accuracy of approximately two meters.

Also, “Nahid 1” and “Nahid 2” satellites, whose flight prototypes were revealed last year, are scheduled to be launched soon and will operate with Q-bandwidth capabilities.

Source: Marzieh Rahmani


موشک بلواوریجین از سفر به فضا بازماند

به گزارش خبرگزاری مهر به نقل از ای اف پی، موشک ۹۸ متری «نیوگلن» قرار بود امروز در یک بازه زمانی ۳ ساعته که از ۱۲:۰۶ دقیقه بامداد امروز به وقت گرینویچ آغاز می شد، از مقر فضایی کیپ کاناورال به فضا پرتاب شود اما شمارش معکوس پرتاب مرتبا به تعویق افتاد زیرا تیم پروژه سعی داشتند اختلالاتی را لغو کنند در نهایت عملیات پرتاب حدود ساعت ۸:۱۰ دقیقه به وقت گرینویچ به طور رسمی لغو شد.

آریان کرنل یکی از مدیران بلو اوریجین در یک پخش زنده گفت: پرتاب امروز را متوقف می کنیم تا اختلال در سیستم زیرمجموعه وسیله پرتاب را بررسی کنیم. ما فرصت های دیگر برای پرتاب دوباره موشک را بررسی می کنیم.

بلو اوریجین فقط چند روز فرصت دارد تا اختلال مذکور را برطرف کند. بازه پرتاب موشک عملیات NG-۱ فقط تا ۱۶ ژانویه ادامه دارد.

جف بزوس مالک بلواوریجین با انجام این ماموریت که NG-۱ نام گرفته بود، ایلان ماسک را هدف گرفته بود. شرکت اسپیس ایکس متعلق به ماسک با موشک های چندبار مصرف فالکون ۹ خود بازار تجاری پرتاب موشک به فضا را تسخیر کرده است.

Source: شیوا سعیدی