Quote from: kevin-rf on 11/30/2010 03:41 pmI 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.
I wonder if it is multi-pronged. They have also been developing and testing solids.
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.
"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.
Ahmadinejad further noted Iran's plans for sending astronauts into space in 2024
Iran to unveil defense, space projectsIran's defense minister says the Islamic Republic plans to unveil a number of space and missile projects during the Ten Days of Dawn celebrations.
According to the launch schedule on http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/plan.htmthere will be a launch on Feb, 14th 18.30 UTC out of Semnan with two Satellites "Rasad-1" and "Fajr".
Quote from: Olaf on 01/24/2011 04:18 pmAccording to the launch schedule on http://astro.zeto.czest.pl/plan.htmthere 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!
Iran inaugurates space test laboratoriesIran 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.
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.
Publish Date: 7/2/2011 06:51:43 GMT Iran President unveils four new satellitesTehran, Feb 7, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled here on Monday four new national satellites termed Fajr, Rasad, Amir-Kabir-1 and Zafar.
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)