The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-space-program/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian space program | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-space-program/ 32 32 After blows to proxies, Iran advances huge space program with Russian assistance https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-blows-to-proxies-iran-advances-space-program-with-russian-assistance/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:47:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3531113 Islamic Republic said to build 54-square-mile complex with spaceport at Chabahar; experts say space technology could enhance Tehran's long-range missile capabilities

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]]> Iran observation satellite launched into orbit on Russian rocket https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-observation-satellite-launched-into-orbit-on-russian-rocket/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3235062 Tehran says Pars-1 'fully domestically developed,' sent to space with Soyuz rocket, amid West's concerns over Islamic Republic's nuclear, missile capabilities

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]]> Iran says it successfully launched satellite in Revolutionary Guards’ space program https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-successfully-launched-satellite-in-revolutionary-guards-space-program/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:40:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205101 Tehran says it reached highest orbit yet; no independent confirmation; US has said launch vehicle development 'shortens timeline' for intercontinental ballistic missile advancement

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]]> US quietly admits that Iranian imaging satellite successfully reached orbit https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-quietly-admits-that-iranian-imaging-satellite-successfully-reached-orbit/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:46:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3108143 Confirming Tehran's claims, data from US Space Force says Noor satellite was carried by a three-stage Qased rocket and is stationed 450 kilometers above the Earth's surface

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]]> Iran claims to launch imaging satellite into orbit; IRGC chief: It will gather intel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-claims-to-successfully-launch-imaging-satellite-into-orbit/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:23:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3106942 Amid standoff with Western nations, Communication Minister Isa Zarepour tells state TV that a Noor-3 satellite has been put into orbit 280 miles above the Earth's surface

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches new satellite-carrying rocket https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guard-launches-new-satellite-carrying-rocket/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:48:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2867468 Ghaem-100 can put a satellite into orbit more than 300 miles into space; Western countries have long been suspicious of the program

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]]> Iran hails successful launch of test ‘tug,’ capable of changing satellites’ orbit https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-hails-successful-launch-of-test-tug-capable-of-changing-satellites-orbit/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:24:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2848041 Space agency chief hopes to use the spacecraft soon; US concerned Tehran's space program could be used to improve its ballistic missiles

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]]> Iran to build 3 more suspected spy satellites as concern mounts over Russia ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-to-build-3-more-suspected-spy-satellites-as-concern-mounts-over-russia-ties/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:53:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2817281 US labels relationship between Moscow and Tehran a 'profound threat'; Soyuz rocket launched suspected spy device into orbit earlier in week

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]]> New Iran satellite presents significant challenge to Israel, US and allies – experts https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-iran-satellite-presents-significant-challenge-to-israel-us-and-allies-experts/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:08:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815741 Though touted for agriculture and water planning, Khayyam said able to monitor sites in Israel and Mideast; Iran scoffs at claims, calls spying allegations 'childish'

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]]> Russia successfully launches Iranian spy satellite as concerns over Ukraine war loom https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-successfully-launches-iranian-spy-satellite-as-concerns-over-ukraine-war-loom/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:14:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815138 Russian mission control confirms Khayyam satellite's entry into orbit; Tehran tries to defuse suspicion that Moscow could use its satellite to spy on Ukraine

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]]> Iran denies reports Moscow will use its new surveillance satellite for Ukraine war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-denies-reports-moscow-will-use-its-new-surveillance-satellite-for-ukraine-war/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2813949 Tehran says it will have sole access to information from the Russian-made Khayyam satellite, which is said to provide it with enhanced monitoring of Israel

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]]> Iranian satellite set to be launched into space by Russia next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-satellite-set-to-be-launched-into-space-by-russia-next-week/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:49:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2811531 The Khayyam satellite was designed and manufactured with the assistance of Russian corporation Roscosmos; launch scheduled for Tuesday, weeks after Putin's trip to Iran

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]]> Iran conducts 2nd test of satellite launcher as nuclear talks said set to resume https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-conducts-2nd-test-of-satellite-launcher-as-nuclear-talks-said-set-to-resume/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:24:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2787587 Zuljanah rocket weighs 52 tons and can reach an orbit of 500 kilometers above the surface; US warns it could be used to launch nuclear warheads

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]]> Iran admits it is about to test rocket after photos show preparation https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-admits-it-is-about-to-test-rocket-after-photos-show-preparation/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:19:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2781494 Tehran confirms it will launch its satellite-carrying Zuljanah rocket twice more following previous launch; US urges Iran to deescalate situation

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]]> New failed Iranian space launch seen in satellite images https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-failed-iranian-space-launch-seen-in-satellite-images/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:44:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2713269 Pictures published by Maxar and Planet show scorching and damage on a launchpad, indicating that a rocket there caught fire; Tehran mum

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