Tehran to host intl. workshop on space technology for drought, flood

TEHRAN – The International Workshop on the Space Technology Applications for Drought, Flood, and Water Resource Management will be held in Tehran from August 9 to 11.

Iran to send humanoid robot to space within year

TEHRAN – In order to gain the knowledge of sending living creatures to space, a humanoid robot will be sent to space in the early next [Iranian calendar] year (to start March 21, 2021), before the final stage of sending a human, the head of Iran’s Aerospace Research Institute (ARI) said.

Iran to send new satellite into orbit

TEHRAN – Iran has developed a new satellite ready to be launched, Fars quoted the director of the Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) as saying on Sunday.

Tripartite agreement signed to promote space technology

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency (ISA), the Iranian Space Research Center and the National Innovation Fund signed an agreement in Tehran on Tuesday to promote the use of space technology in different fields.

Space-based business market development high on agenda: ISA

TEHRAN – The development of the space-based business market is the priority of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) for the current Iranian calendar year (ending on March 20, 2020), the ISA director wrote on his Instagram account.

Space technology companies, startups to gather at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN -- Iranian knowledge-based companies and startups active in the field of space technology will gather during a space products exhibition, which will be held form July 7 to 9 in Tehran.

Space technology estimates flood damage to agriculture precisely: minister

TEHRAN – A precise assessment on damage caused by recent flood on agricultural products has been done by space technology and the result has been submitted to the Ministry of Interior, the information and communication technology (ICT) minister wrote on his Instagram account.

Service sector holds lion’s share of space industry

TEHRAN – The services development sector holds the biggest share of space industry, the head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) announced.

National ICT festival slated for May

TEHRAN – The 8th national festival on information and communication technology (ICT) will be held on May 17, Mehr reported on Monday.

By Setareh Behroozi

Steps taken for technology and innovation improvement in 1397

Digital transformation, e-government, knowledge economy, and space-based business are amongst catch-phrases of technology in Iran during the Iranian calendar year 1397, ending on March 20.

ISA calls on universities to propose plans for cooperation

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has called on universities to propose plans for further cooperation, the ISA director Morteza Barari said, IRNA reported on Monday.

By Setareh Behroozi

Space technology, future market for Iranian entrepreneurs

About half a century ago, human left footprints on the moon. For years, space technology was associated in the mind of public with launching satellites, astronauts in their weird costume exploring other planets. Space technology was unreachable and done behind closed doors!

National space technology day marked

Sanctions no hinder for Iran’s space technology progress: ICT minister

TEHRAN – Despite the sanctions that have slowed down the country’s space technology development, there are no specific problems and the national space program is well progressing, the information and communication technology minister has said.

Space technology makes us more aware of environment: minister

TEHRAN – Space technology helps us to have more knowledge about the environment, Information and Communication Technology Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

National conference to explore space technology application

TEHRAN – Iran University of Science and Technology will hold a national conference on space technology and its application from January 28 to 30, Mehr reported on Friday.

Rouhani hails Iran’s achievements in space tech

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday hailed Iran’s success in launching a satellite into space as a great achievement, saying trivial shortcomings will be addressed within months.

Iran enjoys development in space technology: official

TEHRAN – Iran is now absolutely powerful in designing and manufacturing satellites and enjoy day-to-day development in space technology, the head of Iranian Space Agency Morteza Barari said, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Startups can develop aerospace industry tech in Iran: VP

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies and startups can develop aerospace industry technology, the vice president for science and technology said, ISNA reported.