Iran used the homegrown Simorgh -- a two-stage, liquid-fueled satellite carrier -- for the operation. The rocket, developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry, had previously suffered a series of ...

The missile is named after the mythical Persian bird known for its strength and benevolence, Simorgh is a two-stage, liquid-fueled rocket designed primarily to place satellites into low-Earth ...

The 40-kilogram satellite, designed by the Iranian Space Research Institute, will be propelled into orbit using the upgraded Simorgh rocket. This launch signals progress toward accessing geostationary ...

Set to be launched by an upgraded Simorgh rocket, the mission is a milestone in the nation's space industry, signaling a major leap in enhancing the country’s communication capabilities. The Navak ...

According to the NCRI report, Iran is using this technology to develop liquid-fuel propellants, like the Simorgh rocket with a range of more than 1,800 miles, used for launching heavier satellites ...

“Simorgh” satellite carrier weighs more than 80 tons, he said, adding that it will carry the “Zafar” satellite up to 530km above the earth. It will take about eight minutes from the earliest moment of ...

The launch of the Simorgh rocket comes as Iran’s nuclear program now enriches uranium at 60 percent, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90 percent. While Iran maintains its ...

is where Iran is attempting to develop Simorgh missiles, the NCRI claims. The designs share similarities to the North Korean UNHA-1, which is an 18-metre tall rocket. Pyongyang said it is a rocket ...