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Iranian satellites launched into space as private sector debuts in space industry

Two domestically-manufactured Iranian satellites are successfully launched into space in a debut entrance by the country’s private sector in the space industry.

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DEFENSE

‘Russia to launch Iranian Kowsar, Hodhod satellites into space early on Nov. 5’

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow says Russia will launch two domestically-developed Iranian satellites into space onboard a Soyuz launch vehicle within next few hours.

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DEFENSE

Iran to launch up to 7 new homegrown satellites into orbit by yearend: Official

The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the Islamic Republic plans to send between five and seven homegrown satellites into space by the end of the current Iranian calendar year.

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DEFENSE

Iranian Space Agency: Dozens of satellites under construction

Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh says the country is currently building as many as 30 domestically-designed satellites for a variety of purposes.

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DEFENSE

Iran unveils flight models of Kowsar, Hodhod satellites

Iran unveils flight models of the homegrown Kowsar and Hodhod satellites.

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SCI-TECH

Explainer: How does Pars-1 satellite boost Iran's remote sensing capabilities?

Pars-1 remote sensing satellite, launched into the orbit this week, is a long-running project of Iranian scientific organizations and was first announced in the early 2010s.

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IRAN FIRST

Iran plans to put homegrown satellites into GEOs within 10 years: Minister

Iran’s telecoms minister says the country plans to place its satellites into geostationary equatorial orbits (GEOs) onboard homegrown launch vehicles within the next ten years.

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