Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

Launch Successful

Launch Details

Date: 6 Dec 2024, 03:14 am UTC

Rocket: Simorgh

Provider: Iranian Space Agency

Mission

Type: Technology

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Pad: Imam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

Mission Description

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.