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Iran successfully launches multiple satellites simultaneously for the first time

TH (according to Tin Tuc newspaper) January 28, 2024 20:19

Iran's state media reported that on January 28, the country successfully launched three satellites at the same time for the first time, using the Simorgh (Phoenix) two-stage rocket developed by the Ministry of Defense.

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The Simorgh two-stage rocket carrying three satellites is installed on the launch pad at an undisclosed location in Iran on January 28, 2024.

Specifically, a 32 kg satellite and two small satellites, each weighing less than 10 kg, were launched into an orbit at least 450 km above the ground. The largest satellite, Mahda, developed by the Iranian Space Agency, was launched to test the accuracy of the Simorgh rocket in launching multiple devices at the same time. Meanwhile, the two smaller satellites were tasked with testing narrow-band connectivity and positioning technology.

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The Simorgh two-stage rocket carrying three satellites lifted off from the launch pad at an undisclosed location in Iran on January 28, 2024.

Last month, Iran launched the Soraya satellite into orbit using a rocket developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Amid Western concerns that Iran’s launch vehicle technology could be used to develop long-range ballistic missile systems, Tehran on January 27 reiterated its legitimate right to develop space technology for peaceful purposes.

TH (according to Tin Tuc newspaper)
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Iran successfully launches multiple satellites simultaneously for the first time