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Simorgh | Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

Iranian Space Agency · Simorgh · Imam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

Iranian Space Agency's 15th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 6,829th orbital launch attempt

T− --:--:--December 6, 2024 · 03:14 UTCAdd to calendar
Success

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Dec 6, 03:14Dec 6, 03:14 UTC

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Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

Fakhr-1 is a 3U size cubesat to test locally produced spacecraft components, a communication payload and launch vehicle's multi-payload carrying capability. Saman-1 is a prototype solid fuel kick stage with 3-axis control for sending payloads into higher orbits.

Technology · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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Updates

  • Launch success (launch time is per https://orbitalfocus.uk/Diaries/Launches/Launches.php?year=2024#236).

    Cosmic_Penguin · 12/6/2024 · source

Pad — Imam Khomeini Spaceport

Local pad time: Dec 6, 6:44 AM GMT+3:30

7 launches from this pad · 15 from Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

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