Nahid-1
Nahid (Persian: ناهید, meaning "Venus") is an Iranian solar-powered communication satellite[1][2][3] with a planned launch to low Earth orbit in September 2019.[4] An explosion occurred on the launch pad during launch preparation on 29 August 2019,[5] though the satellite itself was apparently not part of the test and remains undamaged.[6]
Mission type | Communication |
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Operator | Iranian Space Agency |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | Iranian Space Agency |
Power | Solar |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | TBD |
Rocket | Safir |
Launch site | Imam Khomeini Spaceport |
Contractor | Iranian Space Agency |
See also
References
- "telegraph - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 'wants to be first Iranian in space".
- "Iran announces construction of new space center".
- "Iran plans to launch three satellites into space".
- "Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism". Military Times. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- https://www.npr.org/2019/08/29/755406765/iranian-rocket-launch-ends-in-failure-images-show?t=1567107739452
- Gambrell, Jon (2019-08-31). "Mysterious Iran rocket blast draws Trump tweet, Tehran taunt". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
External links
- Nahid 1 at Gunter's Space Page
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