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    Iran Launches Heaviest Payload Yet, Showcasing Satellite Technology

    Arushi PandeyEdited By Arushi PandeyDecember 7, 2024 Space No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Iran’s Record-Breaking Space Launch Showcases Advanced Technology

    Iran successfully launched its heaviest payload into space on Friday using the Simorgh carrier rocket. The payload included the advanced Samān-1 transfer module, designed to position satellites in higher-altitude orbits. State television reported that the launch also carried a CubeSat and a research payload.


    Details of the Successful Launch

    The payloads were placed in an elliptical orbit, with a high point of 410 km (255 miles) and a low point of 300 km (186 miles). According to Iranian media, the launch marked a significant milestone for the country’s space programme. The Simorgh rocket, a two-stage liquid-fuelled satellite launch vehicle developed by Iran’s defence ministry and Armed Forces Logistics, achieved this during its eighth launch.

    The combined payload weight of approximately 300 kg (660 pounds) set a new national record for Iran, demonstrating advances in its satellite deployment capabilities.

    Iran’s Growing Space Ambitions

    This is not Iran’s first notable achievement with the Simorgh rocket. In January, Iran launched three satellites simultaneously for the first time. These included a 32 kg (70-pound) satellite and two nano-satellites, each weighing less than 10 kg. These satellites were launched to an altitude of 450 km (280 miles) to test narrowband communication and geopositioning technology.

    Additionally, in September, Iran used the Qaem-100 satellite carrier to place the Chamran-1 research satellite into a 550 km (340-mile) orbit, showcasing further advancements in satellite technology.

    Rising Tensions Amidst Technological Advances

    The launch comes amidst claims by the United States and European nations that Iran is supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, potentially for use in the conflict in Ukraine. Iran has denied these allegations, maintaining that its missile and space programmes are purely defensive and scientific.

    Iran’s space programme continues to evolve, signalling its ambitions in the field despite mounting international scrutiny.

    With inputs from Reuters

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