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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) The Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit. It will be used to test software and hardware for testing orbital maneuvering technology.
This was reported in the press service of the IRGC.
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The satellite, like the launch vehicle, was designed and manufactured by Iranian specialists.
Local media called its launch "another impressive step in the country's space program." The device, which weighs 60 kilograms, sent the first signals to Earth a few hours after launch.
In addition to testing orbital maneuvering technologies, its tasks include checking the propulsion subsystems, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of navigation and orientation systems.
The Qaem-100 launch vehicle, which put the satellite into orbit, runs on solid fuel. It consists of three stages. The rocket was created by specialists of the Aerospace Forces of the IRGC.
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Earlier, Iranian specialists launched the Mahda satellite weighing 32 kilograms into orbit, carrying research cargo. His task was to test a number of designs and technologies.
Despite the harsh Western sanctions, under which Iran has existed for a long time, the Islamic Republic has been able to achieve impressive success in implementing its space program.
