Iran space program

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  • Iranian satellites 2026-01-04 21:22

    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.

  • Salariyeh interview 2025-12-28 21:06

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    Iran's path to orbit

    Space chief tells Tehran Times the story of building a national program in the midst of sanctions

    TEHRAN – When Iran established its new political system in 1979, its leaders placed a paramount emphasis on achieving independence. This pursuit faced numerous hurdles over the decades that followed, a period during which the country endured two wars, countless terrorist attacks, and, most critically, debilitating Western sanctions. Nevertheless, as we stand on the cusp of 2026, the independence Iranians once dreamed of has been realized in various sectors, partly because the country possessed no other option. 

  • space 2025-12-28 21:00

    Iran space chief talks history of industry, future goals and aspirations

  • satellite 2025-12-23 20:12

    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. 

  • Hohhod and Kowsar 2025-10-18 21:57

    Chief scientist offers insights on Kowsar and Hodhod satellite launches

    TEHRAN – The company developing the Iranian Kowsar and Hodhod satellites has offered a detailed account of the technical achievements following their launch into the Earth’s orbit and their successful passing of different tests.

  • Iran's private sector joins space race 2024-11-05 21:50

    By Soheila Zarfam

    Iran's private sector joins space race

    Two satellites sent into orbit with Russian launcher, defying decades of Western sanctions

    TEHRAN – Decades of crippling sanctions would likely deter most nations from pursuing complex, challenging, and often exclusive projects like a sophisticated space program. But for Iranians, no amount of pressure from foreign entities can stop the nation from reaching for the stars. 

  • Iranian Satellite 2024-11-04 21:55

    Iran's space industry receives boost as private sector joins race

    TEHRAN – Two privately developed Iranian satellites are scheduled for launch on Tuesday, marking another step forward for Iran's burgeoning space program.