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Simorgh | Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

Iranian Space Agency launched a Simorgh rocket from Imam Khomeini Spaceport carrying Fakhr-1 & Saman-1 to Low Earth Orbit on 6 Dec 2024, 03:14 UTC. Outcome: Launch Successful.
SuccessLaunch Successful

About the mission

Fakhr-1 is a 3U size cubesat to test locally produced spacecraft components, a communication payload and launch vehicle's multi-payload carrying capability. Saman-1 is a prototype solid fuel kick stage with 3-axis control for sending payloads into higher orbits.