What Happened
Tehran Expands Space Capabilities With Advanced Launch Vehicles
Iran is developing a new generation of satellite launch vehicles, including the Phoenix carrier, which can place payloads weighing up to one ton into low Earth orbit. The head of the Iranian Space Agency, Hassan Salarieh, announced the development on the sidelines of the World Space Week opening ceremony. Preparations for the launch of the Pars-2 satellite are currently underway, with the launch expected to take place using a foreign launch vehicle. The Iranian Space Agency is also working on the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation, which consists of 24 satellites. This development was first reported by WANA News Agency.