Iran (IMNA) - The launch took place from the Imam Khomeini Space Launch Terminal in Semnan province using the Simorgh satellite launch vehicle (SLV), as reported by PressTV.
The payload, weighing approximately 300 kilograms (660 pounds), was placed into an elliptical orbit with an apogee of 410 kilometers and a perigee of 300 kilometers. The Simorgh, a two-stage SLV developed by the Iranian Ministry of Defense, has now set a record for the heaviest payload lifted during its eighth launch attempt.
The Saman-1 system, created by experts at the Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC), is designed to facilitate the transfer of satellites to higher orbits, thereby reducing costs and minimizing fuel consumption. This launch marks an operational step toward achieving more efficient satellite deployment capabilities.
Hassan Salaryieh, head of Iran's space agency, emphasized that the Saman-1 enables a "quicker and smoother process" for reaching synchronized orbital points after elevating satellites from geostationary to operational orbits. The Fakhr-1 satellite successfully transmitted its first signal to ground stations shortly after deployment.
Despite facing international sanctions, Iran continues to make strides in its civilian space program, positioning itself among the world's top ten nations capable of developing and launching satellites.
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