Iran Says New Research Satellite Launched Into Orbit

14/09 15:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Iran launch orbit RESEARCH satellite

On Saturday, Iran blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said. "The Chamran-1 research satellite was successfully launched and put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier," state television claimed. The satellite, which weighs around 60 kilograms (132 pounds), is designed to test hardware and software systems for orbital maneuver ...