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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (C) visits a defense and space achievements exhibition in Tehran, February 2, 2025. (Iranian Presidency / AFP)
April 20, 2025, 11:47 pm
After blows to proxies, Iran advances huge space program with Russian assistance
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
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on November 5, 2022, shows the launch of the locally-made Ghaem-100 (Qaem-100) satellite launcher in an undisclosed location (SEPAH NEWS / AFP)
January 20, 2024, 11:40 am
Iran says it successfully launched satellite in Revolutionary Guards’ space program
Tehran says it reached highest orbit yet; no independent confirmation; US has said launch vehicle development ‘shortens timeline’ for intercontinental ballistic missile advancement
By Jon Gambrell
Illustrative. A satellite orbiting the earth (iStock)
October 4, 2022, 10:24 am
Iran hails successful launch of test ‘tug,’ capable of changing satellites’ orbit
Space agency chief hopes to use the spacecraft soon; US concerned Tehran’s space program could be used to improve its ballistic missiles
By AP
Illustrative: In this handout photo taken from video released by Roscosmos on August 9, 2022, a Russian Soyuz rocket lifts off to carry Iranian Khayyam satellite into orbit at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome near Baikonur, Kazakhstan. (Roscosmos via AP)
August 12, 2022, 3:53 pm
Iran to build 3 more suspected spy satellites as concern mounts over Russia ties
US labels relationship between Moscow and Tehran a ‘profound threat’; Soyuz rocket launched suspected spy device into orbit earlier in week
By AFP
Illustrative: In this handout photo taken from video released by Roscosmos on August 9, 2022, a Russian Soyuz rocket lifts off to carry Iranian Khayyam satellite into orbit at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome near Baikonur, Kazakhstan. (Roscosmos via AP)
August 10, 2022, 10:08 am
New Iran satellite presents significant challenge to Israel, US and allies – experts
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’
By ToI Staff
This image taken from video footage aired by Iranian state television on March 8, 2022, shows the launch of a rocket by Iran's Revolutionary Guard carrying a Noor-2 satellite in northeastern Shahroud Desert, Iran. (Iranian state television via AP)
August 7, 2022, 7:17 pm
Iran denies reports Moscow will use its new surveillance satellite for Ukraine war
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
By AFP
This satellite image from Maxar Technologies shows a rocket preparing to be erected at a launch pad at Imam Khomeini Space Center southeast of Semnan, Iran, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP)
June 15, 2022, 4:19 pm
Iran admits it is about to test rocket after photos show preparation
Tehran confirms it will launch its satellite-carrying Zuljanah rocket twice more following previous launch; US urges Iran to deescalate situation
By Jon Gambrell
This photo, released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on December 30, 2021, shows the launching of Simorgh, or 'Phoenix,' rocket in an undisclosed location in Iran. (Iranian Defense Ministry via AP)
January 13, 2022, 7:43 pm
Iran claims to launch solid-fuel satellite rocket into space
General says successful test marks the first time county has used a solid-fuel rocket rather than a liquid-fuel one
By AP
Image taken from footage aired by Iranian state television shows a rocket that Iran announced it launched on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. (Iranian state television via AP)
December 30, 2021, 12:35 pm
Iran claims to have launched rocket with satellite carrier into space
Move comes during nuclear talks with world powers; unclear whether any of the 3 research devices onboard successfully entered orbit
By Nasser Karimi
This picture, released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on July 27, 2017, claims to show the Simorgh satellite-carrying rocket at Imam Khomeini National Space Center, Iran. (Iranian Defense Ministry via AP)
February 9, 2020, 12:41 pm
Iran starts countdown for satellite launch ‘within hours’
Zafar satellite will take photos of Earth, telecom minister says; US says Iranian space program helps Tehran develop ballistic missiles
By AFP
The Ofek 1 satellite, the first Israeli satellite, which was launched into orbit on September 19, 1988. (Screen capture: Defense Ministry)
September 17, 2018, 1:59 pm
30 years later, Israel declassifies footage of its first satellite launch
To mark anniversary of the Ofek 1’s deployment, Defense Ministry also releases photos of Syria taken by its newest spy satellite
By Judah Ari Gross
A pilgrim points at a crane that collapsed and killed dozens inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. (AP Photo)
September 14, 2015, 11:34 pm
Top Iranian scientist among 107 dead in Mecca crane collapse
Dr. Ahmad Hatami, board member of Iranian Space Research Center, one of 8 Iranians killed; Tehran accuses Riyadh of negligence
By ToI Staff
Models of Iranian-built satellites on display in Tehran (photo credit: AP)
October 5, 2014, 7:18 pm
Iran says it will launch three satellites
Spacecraft are to map topography and take pictures from their orbit above the equator
By ToI Staff
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