NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Rasad 1

Launch Time
Wed Jun 15, 2011 09:15 UTC

First, and last launch of Safir-1A.

Rocket

Safir-1A
ISA
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 298 kN
Payload to LEO: 50 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 22.6 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.25 m
Fairing Height: 2.0 m

Mission Details

Rasad 1

Rasad 1 is an experimental Earth observation nano-satellite with a mass of 15 kilograms and is shaped like an octagonal prism. It is stabilized by gravity gradient thanks to a boom deployed in orbit. It is powered by solar cells that cover the body of the satellite. Its main instrument is a camera providing images with a spatial resolution of 150 meters. The satellite is designed for a life of 60 days.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 15.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit

Location

Safir Launch Pad, Semnan Space Center, Iran

Stats

2011

26th orbital launch attempt

Iranian Space Agency

3rd mission
1st mission of 2011
2nd successful mission
2nd consecutive successful mission

Safir 1

3rd mission
1st mission of 2011
2nd successful mission
2nd consecutive successful mission