Iran Space Agency announces new development projects

TEHRAN - A wide range of projects is currently underway by the Iran Space Agency, focusing on three main areas of infrastructure development, satellite design, and data and imagery-based services.

Iran sends Jaam-e-Jame 1 satellite into space

TEHRAN - The “Jaam-e-Jam 1” satellite belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting Organization (IRIB) has been successfully launched into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a spaceport in the Kazakh city of Baikonur.

Iran to unveil its first radar satellite soon

TEHRAN - The head of the Iranian Space Agency says the aviation body will soon unveil its first radar satellite. 

Vice-presidency for science details supports for space industry development 

TEHRAN – The Vice-presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has announced plans to support the private sector’s knowledge-based companies active in the space industry to secure their supply chain. 

Iran moves to next stage in latest satellite missions following initial checks

TEHRAN – Iran has announced the successful orbital deployment and initial testing of three new satellites. According to a Sunday statement from the Iran Space Agency, the Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar satellites are now in a multi-week orbital testing phase, having completed their first series of in-orbit checks with an overall favorable technical status.

Iran’s heaviest imaging satellite to be in space by Monday 

TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to launch its most substantial satellite to date into low Earth orbit next week, a move aimed at broadening the nation’s capabilities in space. 

Three Iranian satellites to be launched soon

Paya, Zafar, and Kowsar could reach space as early as this winter

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency says three domestically developed satellites are to be launched into space soon.

Three Iranian domestic satellites scheduled for launch by March 2026

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, announced that Iran plans to simultaneously launch three domestically built satellites by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

Kowsar 1.5: Iran’s advanced dual-role satellite nears launch

TEHRAN – Iran is set to launch Kowsar 1.5, an upgraded version of its Kowsar 1 satellite, combining Earth imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) telecommunications capabilities in a single platform, according to the developer.

Iran to launch light satellites from Shahid Soleimani constellation this year

TEHRAN - Iran plans to launch several light satellites belonging to the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation into space this year, according to Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Sattar Hashemi.

Iran unveils multiple satellite launch plans amid push for space self-reliance

TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled plans for a series of satellite launches in the second half of the current year, underscoring its determination to expand its domestic space program and reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Tehran confirms 2025 launch of Zafar and Paya satellites aboard Russian Soyuz

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency has announced that the country’s Earth-observation satellites Zafar and Paya will be launched into orbit aboard Russia’s Soyuz rocket in the fall of 2025, following delays caused by foreign partners.

Iran successfully tests key subsystems on Nahid-2 satellite

TEHRAN – Iran has successfully tested the rotational stabilization subsystem of its Nahid-2 satellite, marking another milestone in the satellite’s ongoing in-orbit testing and evaluation process, according to the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).