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Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 12:41pm On Jan 28, 2024
TEHRAN

Iran says it has successfully launched three indigenous satellites into orbit using the Simorgh carrier rocket, marking the first time the country has simultaneously sent three satellites into space.

The satellites launched early on Sunday include Mahda, weighing 32 kg, and two nano-satellites, Keyhan 2 and Hatef 1, of less than 10 kg, sent to a minimum orbit of 450 kilometers (279 miles) and a maximum of 1,100 km (683.5 mi), state media reported, citing the public relations wing of the Defense Ministry.

The Simorgh satellite carrier that carried the three satellites to space has been developed by Iran’s Defense Ministry, the ministry statement noted.

Mahda satellite has been described as a research satellite whose design, construction, assembly and testing stages were carried out at Iran’s Space Research Institute.

It aims to test the accuracy of the Simorgh carrier in delivering multiple cargoes in low earth orbit and to evaluate the performance of new designs and the reliability of indigenous space technologies.

Keyhan 2 and Hatef 1 nano-satellites have been developed by Iran Electronics Industries, a state-owned subsidiary of the Defense Ministry, both meant to test the country’s space technology.

The first-of-its-kind launch came a day after Iran dismissed the criticism of the European troika on the launch of another satellite last week, saying that scientific progress is “an inalienable and legitimate” right of the country.

Europe's criticism

In a statement on Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani decried what he termed an “interventionist” stance of the UK, France and Germany that criticized the launch of the Sorayya satellite.

In a joint statement on Friday, the three European countries condemned Iran’s launch of the Sorayya satellite, saying it used the Space Launch Vehicle 9SLV technology that is “essential for the development of long-range ballistic missiles.”

“We have longstanding concerns over Iran’s activity related to ballistic missile technologies that are capable of delivering nuclear weapons. These concerns are reinforced by Iran’s continued nuclear escalation beyond all credible civilian justification,” read the statement.

“We remain committed to taking every diplomatic step to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to hold Iran to account for its destabilizing activity in the region and internationally.”

Last week, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) aerospace unit said it launched into the highest orbit the Sorayya satellite with an indigenous satellite carrier.

The satellite with a 50 kg payload was placed into an orbit 750 kilometers (460 miles) above the Earth's surface by a three-stage Qaem 100 carrier, which is equipped to carry up to 100 kg, Communications and Information Technology Minister Isa Zarepour said at the time.

Iran’s satellite launches have often been criticized by the US, linking them with the country’s ballistic missile program, claiming that it violates the UN Security Council resolution.

Tehran has rejected such claims, saying its satellite launches are intended to help in scientific research and agricultural activities
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Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by metaluterus(f): 12:42pm On Jan 28, 2024
In a joint statement on Friday, the three European countries condemned Iran’s launch of the Sorayya satellite, saying it used the Space Launch Vehicle 9SLV technology that is “essential for the development of long-range ballistic missiles.”



No peace for the wicked
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 12:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
Iran has gone far in technology, this is another clear message to the west and Israel
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 12:44pm On Jan 28, 2024
metaluterus:
No peace for the wicked
Iran cannot be intimidated anymore
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by madridguy(m): 12:47pm On Jan 28, 2024
Despite the sanctions, Iran is showing its technological advancement to the World.
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by muyico(m): 1:10pm On Jan 28, 2024
Russian trigger all this! Russian will regret this at last
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 1:15pm On Jan 28, 2024
madridguy:
Despite the sanctions, Iran is showing its technological advancement to the World.
exactly, these sanctions doesn't affect government projects, it's only the poor that feel the negative impact of it
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 1:16pm On Jan 28, 2024
muyico:
Russian trigger all this! Russian will regret this at last
regret wetin
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by muyico(m): 1:23pm On Jan 28, 2024
After ww2 it look like is only US that fought d war!
Fineman2:
regret wetin
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Machinegun91(m): 1:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
Iranians

Irish potatoes

Let war start first
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by money121(m): 8:42pm On Jan 28, 2024
Ok
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by CommonSense1967:
Nice.
They need to get their hands on Nuclear weapons so that the Zionist apartheid terrorist state of Israel will know that they mean business.
Even the US will NOT FVCK with them once they have Nuclear weapons. The best way to get any respect from these colonial racist MOFOs is to have Nuclear weapons.
If Ukraine had Nuclear weapons, even Russia will never think of attacking them.
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by 3Scity: 8:42pm On Jan 28, 2024
I beg, 2024 shouldn't be made bloody
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Ppogbae: 8:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
You can state all the reservations you have about Iran and their proxy activity in the Middle East, but to accomplish such large feats in technology while under sanctions is bloody impressive.

African countries have all the resources in the world and cannot even accomplish a tenth of such.
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Biodun556(m): 8:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
The distance covered by the rocket is what gives US and allies headache
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by obinna58(m): 8:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
This people have tooth oo, ebi like say dem go fit bite but the owner said it doesn’t bite

Na small small issues until one terrorist government from west,north,south,east mistakenly releases a nuke then everybody go start demanding for total peace
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Adrian9(m): 8:43pm On Jan 28, 2024
No one has monopoly of knowledge in this modern era. This definitely won't sit well with western powers
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Ohraykon: 8:45pm On Jan 28, 2024
Fineman2:
TEHRAN



https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1214791383?-14432:11
scam no human can leave earth physically!!!
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by tommy589(m): 8:45pm On Jan 28, 2024
Interesting
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by obedience4(m): 8:45pm On Jan 28, 2024
Fineman2:
Iran has gone far in technology, this is another clear message to the west and Israel
You are launching something someone has done since over 50yrs agohuh
Lol,
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by datola: 8:46pm On Jan 28, 2024
Small yansh.. countries done dey shake o
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by laivwire(m):
They actively condemn and constrain its production yet keep stockpiles of that shit in their coffers.

F*ckin hypocrites.
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by tctrills: 8:47pm On Jan 28, 2024
Fineman2:
Iran has gone far in technology, this is another clear message to the west and Israel
A visa to Iran or a visa to Israel, answer honestly?
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by jmoore(m): 8:47pm On Jan 28, 2024
Fineman2:
Iran has gone far in technology, this is another clear message to the west and Israel
Gone far? India sent an unmanned mission to the moon.

Una go open mouth WAAA...
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by bigdammyj: 8:48pm On Jan 28, 2024
Noted.
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 8:48pm On Jan 28, 2024
obedience4:
You are launching something someone has done since over 50yrs agohuh
Lol,
which one has your country Nigeria launched since the creation?
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by wizelink:
Iran just dey make noise. Dem dey beat the drum of war dey look for who no look for dem. When the real gbege starts now, dem go know say some countries just dey silent
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by obedience4(m): 8:48pm On Jan 28, 2024
CommonSense1967:
Nice.
They need to get their hands on Nuclear weapons so that the Zionist apartheid terrorist state of Israel will know that they mean business.
Even the US will FVCK with them once they have Nuclear weapons. The best way to get any respect from these colonial racist MOFOs is to have Nuclear weapons.
If Ukraine had Nuclear weapons, even Russia will never think of attacking them.
Pakistan and India have fought two major wars since they both had nukes, you think nukes bring peace??
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Fineman2(op): 8:48pm On Jan 28, 2024
tctrills:
A visa to Iran or a visa to Israel, answer honestly?
Iran of course, do you think Iran is a poor country.

Apart from their draconian law, they are economically okay
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by Emu4life(m):
The only reason Iran has not been invaded by these cry baby Western Imperialists is because there's detterence to which they dont know the level of damage that would follow.

In this life, just dont be the Weak
Re: Iran Launches 3 Satellites Simultaneously Into Orbit Amid Tensions With West by jojothaiv(m): 8:49pm On Jan 28, 2024
3 satellites, this is no mean feat.
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