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Iran Prepares Pars-2 Satellite for Launch

October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Iran's Pars-2 satellite is ready for launch.
Pars-2 has imaging accuracy better than three metres.
Iran's space industry has made significant progress.
Pars-2 is an advanced version of the Paya satellite.

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Strategic Implications

Iran's development of the Pars-2 satellite may indicate significant advancements in its space industry, which could suggest a growing capability for remote sensing and communications. This development may also signal increased cooperation between various Iranian institutions, including the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics.

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What Happened

Iranian Space Agency Announces Advanced Imaging Capabilities

Iran’s Space Agency has announced that the Pars-2 satellite, an advanced version of the Paya satellite, has been completed and is ready for launch. The satellite boasts imaging accuracy better than three metres, according to Hassan Salarieh, the head of Iran’s Space Agency. This development is part of Iran’s significant progress in its space industry, with recent achievements including the successful placement of the Nahid-2 telecommunications satellite in orbit and the consolidation of space launch vehicles. The news was reported by MNA-B.

Source | Originally Published: October 4, 2026

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