NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

Launch Time
Fri Dec 06, 2024 03:14 UTC

Rocket

Simorgh
Image Credit: ISA
ISA
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 1,333 kN
Payload to LEO: 350 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 26.5 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.5 m
Fairing Height: 3.2 m

Mission Details

Fakhr-1

A 3U size cubesat to test locally produced spacecraft components, a communication payload and launch vehicle's multi-payload carrying capability.

Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit

Saman-1

Test of solid fuel kick stage with 3-axis control for sending payloads into higher orbits.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 300.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit

Location

Imam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Iran

Stats

2024

239th orbital launch attempt

Iranian Space Agency

17th mission
2nd mission of 2024
8th successful mission
3rd consecutive successful mission

Simorgh

6th mission
2nd mission of 2024
2nd successful mission
2nd consecutive successful mission