Watch | Iran Successfully Launches New Chamran-1 Satellite with Qaem-100 Carrier
The Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully launched the research satellite “Chamran-1” using the “Qaem-100” satellite carrier this Saturday morning, placing it into a 550 km orbit.
The Chamran-1 research satellite was designed and built by the Space Group of Iranian Electronics Industries (SAIran) in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Institute and tech companies.
Weighing approximately 60 kilograms, its primary mission is to test hardware and software systems to demonstrate orbital maneuvering technology.
The primary mission of the Chamran-1 research satellite, which weighs 60 kilograms, is to test hardware and software systems for demonstrating orbital maneuvering technology in height and phase.
The satellite’s secondary objectives include evaluating the cold gas propulsion subsystem and the performance of the attitude control and navigation systems.”
IRGC’s ‘Qaem-100’ Rocket Successfully Places ‘Chamran-1’ in Orbit
The ‘Qaem 100’ carrier rocket, developed by experts from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC) and powered by a solid-fuel engine, successfully completed its second orbital mission, placing the ‘Chamran 1’ satellite into orbit.
