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. 

Hassan Salarieh reappointed as head of Iran's Space Agency

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Seyed Sattar Hashemi, has reappointed Hassan Salarieh as the head of the Iranian Space Agency. 

Latest satellite launch defied anti-Iran sanctions: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has hailed the successful launch of the "Chamran 1" research satellite as a clear defiance of international sanctions. 

Iran ushers in new era for space industry with launch of Chamran-1 microsatellite

TEHRAN – The head of the Chamran-1 satellite development team says the successful launch of Chamran-1 microsatellite marked a major breakthrough in Iran’s space sector.

Iran successfully launches domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite

TEHRAN – Iran has successfully launched the domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit, achieving another milestone in the country’s growing space program.

Iranian Space Agency prepares for launch of 14 satellites

TEHRAN- The director of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has announced that there are 14 satellites planned for launch. 

Iranian Space Agency to launch 14 satellites in near future

TEHRAN –Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hossein Salarieh, has announced that 14 domestically manufactured satellites are ready to be launched in the near future, and 30 others are being built for different purposes.

Iran to launch 2 new satellites in coming weeks

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Space Organization has announced that Iran will launch two new satellites in the coming weeks.

Iran’s space agency announces two satellite launches for July 

TEHRAN - The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) is gearing up for two satellite launches in July, with ongoing compatibility and joint testing of the satellites and their launchers currently underway. 

Iran unveils flight models of homegrown Kowsar, Hodhod satellites

TEHRAN – Iran has revealed the flight models of its domestically developed satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, marking a significant stride in the nation's space endeavors.

Iran to unveil new satellite, minister says

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Issa Zarepour, has unveiled the country's plans for satellite manufacturing and launches.

Minister announces progress in satellite development

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Issa Zarepour, has revealed progress in the country's satellite program. 

Iran to continue developing indigenous aerospace technologies

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Ministry of Defense's Aerospace sector has underscored the significance of the developments in this field, emphasizing that Iran's progress in aerospace is entirely self-reliant, free from dependence on other nations.

Iran's Defense Ministry advances 'Sarir' satellite launcher for space exploration program

TEHRAN- The Iranian Defense Ministry aims to reach geostationary orbit with the 'Sarir' satellite launcher in its space exploration endeavors, according to a spokesperson.

Iran space industry on right track: minister

TEHRAN- Issa Zarepour, the Iranian Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has stated that the country’s space industry is now on a progressive track.

Iran set to launch five satellites by end of year: minister

TEHRAN- Issa Zarepour, the Iranian Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has announced that by the end of this year, Iran will launch five satellites. 

Iran lays out ambitious space program for second year half

Iran is among the world’s top 10 countries capable of developing and launching satellites.

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced plans to reinvigorate its flourishing space program in the second half of the Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 19, 2024.

Iran successfully launches Nour-3 satellite into space

TEHRAN- On Wednesday morning, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force successfully launched the homegrown imaging satellite Nour-3 into orbit.

New homegrown Earth observation satellite delivered to Iranian Space Agency

TEHRAN- A homegrown Earth remote sensing satellite has been delivered to the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) and is now prepared to be launched into a low Earth orbit (LEO).

Iran starts producing the most modern, accurate satellite

TEHRAN- The head of the Iranian Space Organization (ISA) announced on Thursday the launch of the production process of “Pars-3”, Iran’s “state-of-the-art and accurate” satellite.

Khayyam satellite begins tracking, recording land use changes

TEHRAN- The Khayyam satellite of Iran has reportedly begun using remote sensing to track and record changes in land usage, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).

Iran exhibits two homegrown satellites

TEHRAN- In a ceremony attended by a number of senior officials, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled two domestically built communications and imaging satellites.

Iran intends to launch 100–500-kilogram satellites soon

TEHRAN - The chief of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has praised positive advancements in orbit technology, announcing that Tehran plans to launch satellites weighing up to 500 kilograms into space on the back of locally manufactured carriers within years.

Iran on path of development to enter space age: U.S. academic

TEHRAN - Iran has followed the path of development to enter the space age by placing the Khayyam satellite into orbit, U.S. academic and author Marsha Freeman has said.

Recently-launched satellite successfully stabilized: Iranian government

TEHRAN- Ali Bahadori Jahromi, the spokesman for the Iranian government, said on Thursday that the nation's freshly launched satellite, called Khayyam, had successfully orbited the Earth.

Iran to propel brand-new satellite into space by year's end

TEHRAN- Iran will launch a new satellite into orbit by the end of the current Iranian year, which ends on March 20,2023.

Iran launches second military satellite into space

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully put a second military satellite, called Noor 2, into orbit, Tasnim said on Tuesday.

Iran planning to launch 3 satellites into space

TEHRAN – Iran is going ahead with the launch of three satellites into orbit in line with a national plan to develop the space industry over the last 10 years.