Iran successfully launches indigenous satellite "Chamran 1" into space
Pars Today - The Iranian research satellite "Chamran 1" was launched into space by the satellite carrier "Ghaem 100" and successfully placed in a 550-kilometer orbit around the Earth.
The Chamran 1 research satellite was designed and built by Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Institute and private knowledge-based companies. According to Pars Today, the satellite weighs about 60 kilograms, and its main mission is to test hardware and software systems to demonstrate orbital maneuvering technology in altitude and phase.
After entering space, the Chamran 1 satellite sent its first signals.
The solid-fuel satellite carrier Ghaem 100, designed and built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force experts, successfully completed the orbital operation of the Chamran 1 satellite in its second orbital operation.
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