Amid Western fear… Iran launches 3 surveillance satellites from Russia

Iran has an independent space industry, especially capable of designing missiles and satellites.

Iranian Space Program

Tehran asserts that these activities are peaceful and in accordance with a resolution issued by the UN Security Council.

Iranian television announced that three Iranian satellites, namely Zafar-2, Baya, and Kawsar 1.5, had been launched into space by A Sayyuz rocket from the Vostochny Space Center in Russia.

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) indicated that this "Surveillance satellites" Design it "Private sector"

Iranian satellites

The agency added that Baya "The most advanced locally manufactured imaging satellite" The heaviest one (150 kg), indicating that it uses artificial intelligence to improve image accuracy, and will be used in… "Water resources management" and"Environmental monitoring" and"Mapping"

At the end of 2024, Iran launched for the first time three satellites simultaneously using the Simorgh missile built by the Iranian Ministry of Defense.

The three satellites launched on Sunday will be placed in orbit 500 kilometers from Earth, and their expected lifespan will be three to five years.

Western Fear

The Russian Soyuz launch missile was preferred this time because it is one of the "The most reliable missiles in the world… for transporting sensitive satellites, according to Fars Agency.

Iran has previously carried out about ten satellite launches in the past two years, including a launch in July from the same base in Russia.

Western countries fear that satellite launch systems include technologies that are usable in ballistic missiles, or even capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.