What Happened
Iran Expands Space Capabilities With New Satellite Constellation
Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sattar Hashemi, announced plans to launch three new satellites from the ‘Martyr Soleimani’ satellite constellation into orbit before the end of the year. The constellation is part of a broader effort to develop Iran’s space industry, which is seen as a key infrastructure pillar for telecommunications, remote sensing, and land resource management. According to Hashemi, the development of satellite constellations is a strategic measure to ensure stable communications and continuous services. This development was reported by ABNA English.