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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #100 on: 11/30/2010 04:45 pm »
I wonder if it is multi-pronged. They have also been developing and testing solids.

If the Iranians did have access to R-12 class technology, they would drop that in a second if they got their hands on R-27 hardware. R-12 was really, really suboptimal stuff.

Maybe the Iranians just bought the R-12 technology as some sort of back-up, in case the North-Koreans failed to master the R-27 technology or suddenly stopped their co-operation. When Iran recieved R-12 technology somewhere around 1997/1998, North-Korea was already years into developing the BM-25 and some sort of agreement on providing this missile to Iran was probably already made (seeing as how they closely co-operated in comparable projects before). I know Iran likes missiles, but I don't think they'd be developing 4 missiles at the same time (Shahab-3/Safir, Ashoura/Sejjil, Shahab-4/R-27 and an R-12 derived missile).
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New Launch pad in Semnan
« Reply #101 on: 12/11/2010 04:21 pm »
A report and imagery back from March 2010:

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00147.htm

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #103 on: 12/25/2010 06:01 pm »
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8910041297

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Iran Readying to Send 2 New Satellites into Orbit Soon

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced on Saturday that it plans to launch two other home-made satellites called Fajr (Dawn) and Rasad (Observation) into space by late March 2011.    
 
"Different satellites are under construction and at least two satellites will be launched into orbit by the end of the current (Iranian) year (ending March 20)," Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi told reporters.

"Fajr and Rasad satellites will be launched into orbit by the end of this year," Vahidi added.

Pointing to the features of the new satellites, he mentioned that they are highly different from the previous satellites built in Iran and can remain in orbit for a longer time.

"The energy system of these (new) satellites has also been improved," Vahidi added.

I highly doubt they can perform two launch campaigns in three months, its good if one would be realized in 6 months...

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #104 on: 01/12/2011 04:52 pm »
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8910221068
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"Based on our plans, the home-made Fajr satellite will be launched into space by the end of this (Iranian) year (ending on March 20)," Iranian Telecommunications Minister Reza Taqipour said on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting here today.
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Ahmadinejad further noted Iran's plans for sending astronauts into space in 2024

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #105 on: 01/24/2011 02:45 pm »
http://presstv.com/detail/161727.html

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Iran to unveil defense, space projects

Iran's defense minister says the Islamic Republic plans to unveil a number of space and missile projects during the Ten Days of Dawn celebrations.


Maybe they conduct the next launch during the anniversary of the revolution (February 1-11) as they did in '09.

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #106 on: 01/24/2011 04:18 pm »
According to the launch schedule on http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/plan.htm
there will be a launch on Feb, 14th 18.30 UTC out of Semnan with two Satellites "Rasad-1" and "Fajr".

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #107 on: 01/25/2011 11:27 am »
According to the launch schedule on http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/plan.htm
there will be a launch on Feb, 14th 18.30 UTC out of Semnan with two Satellites "Rasad-1" and "Fajr".

Thanks for the note. This is very interesting!

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #108 on: 01/25/2011 03:31 pm »
According to the launch schedule on http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/plan.htm
there will be a launch on Feb, 14th 18.30 UTC out of Semnan with two Satellites "Rasad-1" and "Fajr".

Thanks for the note. This is very interesting!

Info from Robert Christy's site "Zarya" launch schedule.
Waldemar Zwierzchlejski (astropl)
http://lk.astronautilus.pl

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #109 on: 01/30/2011 10:08 am »
http://presstv.com/detail/162692.html

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Iran inaugurates space test laboratories

Iran has launched a number of laboratories for testing “space structures and systems” in line with its progressing space program, the Iranian Defense Ministry says.

The labs have been inaugurated by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ahead of the Ten Days of Dawn (February 1-10) celebrations marking the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Planning and setting up the laboratories is in continuation of firm steps taken by Iranian experts in putting domestically-built satellites into orbit, said Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi during the inauguration ceremony of the labratories, IRIB reported.

Vahidi said the Defense Ministry constructed ten labs to “reinforce infrastructures of Iran's space industry” and help improve the abilities of human resources. He also noted that Iran is expected to unveil other space projects in the near future.

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #110 on: 01/30/2011 11:02 am »
Humm, Ten Days of Dawn (February 1-10)... this could well be a launch windown for the next Iranian orbital lauch attempt...

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #111 on: 01/30/2011 12:40 pm »
« Last Edit: 01/30/2011 12:41 pm by InvalidAttitude »

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #112 on: 01/31/2011 08:37 am »

http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30214022&SRCH=1

'Fajr satellite is the first domestic orbit-oriented satellite with the ability of changing its oval orbit between 300 to 450 kilometers that leads to increasing the life of satellite to 1.5 years,' he added.

Brigadier-General Vahidi also referred to Rasad satellite as the first video satellite with the capability of grabbing video images with the resolution of more than 200 meters.

'Explorer-4 is another space project of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the capacity of transporting space laboratory to a height of more than 120 kilometers above atmosphere,' he added.

Pointing to the missions of fixed earth station, Brigadier-General Vahidi noted that this station can be used for receiving images from remote sensory satellites with the antenna diameter of six meters.

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #113 on: 01/31/2011 09:07 am »
http://www.mehrnews.com/en/newsdetail.aspx?NewsID=1242892
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TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said new range of rockets and satellites will be showcased during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations which will start on February 1.
The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations are held across the country to commemorate the anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Safir 1-B (Messenger 1-B) and Kavoshgar 4 (Explorer 4) rockets and Rasad (observation) and Fajr (Dawn) satellites will be unveiled during the 10-day celebrations, Vahidi stated on Sunday.
He went on to say the Safir 1-B rocket is capable of carrying a satellite weighing 50 kilos into an elliptical orbit of 300 to 450 kilometers.

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #114 on: 02/05/2011 11:08 am »
Accordig to http://www.zarya.info/Calendar.php the new launch date is March, 1st. But they wrote "Both date and time are estimates and are subject to significant change".
Today (Feb 6th) the launch date has moved to Feb, 20th.
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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #115 on: 02/06/2011 09:43 am »

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #116 on: 02/07/2011 06:27 am »
http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30227936
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Publish Date: 7/2/2011 06:51:43 GMT   
Iran President unveils four new satellites

Tehran, Feb 7, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled here on Monday four new national satellites termed Fajr, Rasad, Amir-Kabir-1 and Zafar.
« Last Edit: 02/07/2011 10:02 am by Salo »

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #117 on: 02/07/2011 09:54 am »

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #118 on: 02/07/2011 10:25 am »
Can anyone translate the inscription to identify, which satellite is Fajr, Rasad, Amir-Kabir-1 and Zafar?

The one called AUTSAT is likely Amir-Kabir-1 (= Amir Kabir University of Technology Satellite)
« Last Edit: 02/07/2011 10:29 am by Skyrocket »

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Re: Iranian Space
« Reply #119 on: 02/07/2011 12:29 pm »
Can anyone translate the inscription to identify, which satellite is Fajr, Rasad, Amir-Kabir-1 and Zafar?

The one called AUTSAT is likely Amir-Kabir-1 (= Amir Kabir University of Technology Satellite)


From http://www.irandefence.net/showthread.php?t=65346

From left to right(their written names on the glass):

Rasad nano satellite - Autsat satellite - Zafar satellite(science and Industry university) - Fajr satellite



 

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