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https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2025/10/05/3415832/new-iranian-satellite-set-for-launch

New Iranian Satellite Set for Launch

• October, 05, 2025 - 11:00

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Preparations for the upgraded "Dual-View 1" satellite, Iran's first hybrid remote sensing and communications satellite, have been completed, with plans underway to launch it into orbit in coming weeks.
Hossein Shahrabi, CEO of a knowledge-based company that has manufactured the satellite, told Tasnim that it has been designed as a follow-up to Kowsar and Hodhod satellites, incorporating the combined missions of both.
He explained that Dual-View 1 is designed to function as Iran's first integrated remote sensing and communications satellite within a planned constellation.
According to the CEO, the upgraded model features additional solar cells and improved communications hardware. From the three communications links used in Kowsar and Hodhod, the most effective have been integrated into the new satellite, along with the addition of an S-band link, enabling full ground-based attitude control programming, he added.
Shahrabi said Dual-View 1 is scheduled for launch in the Iranian month of Azar (November 22 – December 21) with the same launcher previously used for Kowsar and Hodhod.

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https://wanaen.com/iran-plans-to-launch-20-satellites-in-2026/

Iran Plans to Launch 20 Satellites in 2026
08 September 2025 5:40 PM
Foreign Policy WANA News
WANA (Sep 08) – Iran is preparing for a major expansion of its space program in 2026, with plans to launch approximately 20 satellites into orbit and participate in an international lunar research project with China.
 
Hassan Salarieh, Head of the Iranian Space Agency and Deputy Minister of Communications, outlined the country's upcoming space initiatives in an extensive interview. He said that next year, Iran's primary focus will be satellite launches, accompanied by continued development of ground infrastructure and international collaborations.
 
Satellite Constellation for Communications and IoT
Salarieh highlighted the "Martyr Soleimani" satellite constellation, launched under a contract finalized in 2023. The project involves creating a narrowband satellite network initially composed of around 20 satellites. These satellites, he explained, transmit small amounts of data quickly across Iran. "In emergency situations, the constellation can send low-volume messages even when ground infrastructure is unavailable," he noted.
Upgraded Version of Kowsar Satellite. Social media/ WANA News Agency
The network also has applications for the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly in areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure, such as pipelines, forests, and disaster-prone zones. Sensors installed in these regions can transmit environmental data to satellites, enabling real-time monitoring without the need for physical inspections or fiber-optic networks. Salarieh emphasized that narrowband satellites are lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of performing significant missions collectively.
 
Currently, the project is in the prototype phase. The first experimental satellite, "CU," has been completed, and the "Sheshjosh" model will soon be launched. If tests are successful, full-scale satellite production is set to begin later this year.
 

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Advances in Orbital Transfer Technology
Salarieh also provided updates on Iran's "Saman" orbital transfer vehicles, which are used to move satellites from low Earth orbit to higher altitudes. The first solid-fuel Saman vehicle was launched last year, and a second version is now ready for deployment using the Simorgh rocket. The Saman 2 vehicle is in the preliminary design phase, with construction scheduled after testing the second launch.
Kowsar and Hodhod satellite preparation, Social media/ WANA News Agency
He clarified concerns regarding the launch of the Nahid-2 satellite using a Russian Soyuz rocket. Due to its intended Sun-synchronous orbit, the satellite required a different launcher than the domestically produced Simorgh. Salarieh expressed confidence that once the Chabahar spaceport becomes fully operational, Iran will be able to place all its satellites into Sun-synchronous orbit using domestic rockets.
 
International Collaborations and Lunar Research
Iran is participating in international space programs, including NASA-led Artemis and the China-Russia-backed IRS initiatives. Under the Chang'e 8 program, Iran will send a lunar research payload via a Chinese launcher. Salarieh explained that the payload is designed to measure variations in the Moon's electric potential—a critical factor for ensuring the proper function of equipment on the lunar surface.
 
Chabahar Spaceport and Ground Station Expansion
Salarieh reported that the Chabahar spaceport is nearly ready for its first launch. The facility will support the Qaim rocket family and provide access to a wide range of orbital inclinations, from 40 to over 100 degrees.
Iranian satellite system named Qaem is displayed during the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 15, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
To support satellite operations, Iran is expanding its ground station network. New facilities in the northeast and northwest regions are under construction, complementing existing stations in Mahdasht and Qeshm. These stations will accelerate satellite control and data reception and provide redundancy to ensure uninterrupted communications. Mobile ground stations are also planned for future deployment.
 
Future Satellite Development
Regarding the Khayyam satellite program, Salarieh noted that no immediate plans exist to produce additional satellites of this class, though studies for more advanced versions are ongoing.
 
Looking Ahead
With a focus on satellite deployment, international cooperation, and the development of ground and orbital infrastructure, Iran aims to strengthen both the technological and practical capabilities of its space program in 2026.
The "Simorgh" satellite carrier launched at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on December 6, 2024. Iran's Ministry of Defense/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

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https://www.iran.ru/news/economics/129475/Kowsar_1_5_iranskiy_sputnik_dvoynogo_naznacheniya_gotovitsya_k_zapusku

Kowsar 1.5: иранский спутник двойного назначения готовится к запуску

22 октября 2025

Иран готовится к запуску Kowsar 1.5, модернизированной версии своего спутника Kowsar 1, которая сочетает в себе возможности съёмки Земли и телекоммуникации Интернета вещей (IoT) на единой платформе, по словам разработчика.

Запуск, являющийся частью национальной программы двойного назначения, ожидается до конца персидского календарного года.

«Ковсар-1.5» устраняет технические ограничения, с которыми столкнулся его предшественник, в том числе проблемы с наземной связью и ограниченным количеством «окон» для наблюдения. При этом он опирается на опыт предыдущих спутников «Ковсар» и «Ходход». Эти предыдущие миссии помогли сформировать в Иране потенциал частного сектора в области проектирования и запуска спутников и проложили путь для нового поколения многоцелевых космических аппаратов.

«Новый спутник будет работать в двух разных оптических диапазонах: один для получения изображений Земли, другой для связи в рамках Интернета вещей, — сказал доктор Хоссейн Шахреби, генеральный директор компании Omid Faza, разработавшей спутник. — Такой подход позволяет нам максимально повысить эффективность работы и использовать опыт предыдущих миссий».

Kowsar 1.5 относится к категории демонстрационных миссий на орбите (In-Orbit Demonstration, IOD). Демонстрационные миссии предназначены для демонстрации технических возможностей спутника на орбите, подобно минимально жизнеспособному продукту (MVP) в наземной промышленности. Шахреби подчеркнул, что на ранних этапах миссий выявляются технические проблемы, которые затем используются для доработки последующих проектов.

Проект также представляет новую экономическую модель для поддержки частного космического сектора Ирана. В сотрудничестве с Иранским космическим агентством и вице-президентом по науке и технологиям компания Omid Faza участвует в программе предварительных гарантий, в рамках которой агентство обязуется заранее приобретать спутниковые данные. Эта схема обеспечивает финансовую стабильность частных компаний и стимулирует инвестиции в космические технологии с высоким уровнем риска.

«Эта инициатива создаёт жизнеспособный рынок для компаний, работающих в сфере знаний, — сказал Шахреби. — Без государственной поддержки частные инвестиции в космическую отрасль были бы экономически нецелесообразными. В то же время эти миссии сопряжены с высоким техническим риском из-за инновационного характера используемых технологий».

«Ковсар-1.5» — важный этап в развитии космической программы Ирана, свидетельствующий как о технологическом прогрессе, так и о более активном участии частного сектора в разработке спутников. Ожидается, что он станет связующим звеном между более ранними экспериментальными спутниками и космическими аппаратами следующего поколения, способствуя достижению Ираном цели по созданию независимого многоцелевого космического потенциала.

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https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/09/08/754605/iran-poised-landmark-year-space-kowsar-zafar-paya-launches

Iran poised for landmark year in space with Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya satellite launches
Monday, 08 September 2025 1:04 PM  [ Last Update: Tuesday, 09 September 2025 11:06 AM ]

By Ivan Kesic
Iran's space program, embodying national resilience and technological prowess, is poised for a landmark year with the planned launches of its advanced Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya satellites.
Together, these spacecraft will form a sophisticated constellation designed to revolutionize the country's growing capabilities in earth observation, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
Iran's space program stands as a testament to phenomenal scientific progress, having achieved remarkable technological breakthroughs despite decades of illegal Western-imposed sanctions.
The planned launches of the Kowsar 1.5, Zafar, and Paya satellites within the current Iranian calendar year mark a major milestone, demonstrating the nation's growing self-reliance.
These satellites, developed by Iranian engineers associated with various knowledge-based companies in collaboration with the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), reflect a strategic push to establish an independent satellite constellation that will support agricultural, environmental, and surveillance needs.
This ambitious program, managed under the leadership of Hassan Salariyeh at the Iranian Space Organization, underscores Iran's commitment to peaceful technological advancement.
It also highlights the country's efforts to deepen strategic space cooperation with international partners, cementing its position as an emerging leader in space technology.
Speaking to local media on Sunday, Salariyeh confirmed that the ISA has several satellites scheduled for launch by the end of the Iranian year, specifically naming the second prototype of the Kowsar, as well as the Zafar and Paya satellites.
He also announced the upcoming launch of the second model of the Nahid 2 satellite and test versions of the Shahid Soleimani system.
Kowsar 1.5 satellite
The Kowsar 1.5 satellite is an advanced, upgraded version of its predecessor, representing a significant step forward in Iran's space-based remote sensing capabilities.
This state-of-the-art satellite is designed for high-resolution imaging with a primary focus on precision agriculture. It will provide daily imagery of plant greenery every 24 hours, supporting agricultural monitoring, crop health assessment, and efficient resource management.
Kowsar 1.5 builds directly on the success of the original Kowsar and Hodhod satellites, which were successfully launched into orbit from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome on November 5, 2024, aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.
Developed by the Iranian knowledge-based aerospace company SpaceOmid, the satellite highlights the pivotal role of Iran's private sector in advancing space innovation. Over 85 percent of its components are domestically produced, underscoring Iran's impressive strides toward technological self-reliance.
Kowsar 1.5 is planned for deployment into a 500 km low Earth orbit (LEO), ensuring superb imaging performance. It boasts an impressive resolution of 3.45 meters per pixel, making it highly effective for detailed agricultural monitoring, land surveillance, and territorial mapping.
Its mission includes delivering high-resolution imagery for real-time agricultural data, enabling improved crop health assessment and yield optimization. In addition, the satellite will support border monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and other surveillance applications.
The spacecraft features highly efficient solar panels, with telemetry data from the original Kowsar confirming their effective charging and discharging performance. It also incorporates advanced optical sensors capable of capturing detailed, high-quality imagery.

Explainer: How Kowsar 1.5 signals Iran's technological leap in space amid sanctions
Iran's upgraded Kowsar 1.5 satellite enhances imaging, communications, and power systems, reflecting domestic innovation under sanctions and strengthened strategic space cooperation with Russia.

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The Kowsar 1.5 satellite has an estimated orbital lifespan of approximately two years, consistent with the original Kowsar satellite. However, it incorporates critical modifications to resolve communication challenges encountered by its predecessor, specifically a mismatch between the satellite's antenna and ground station specifications that hindered image transmission.
Key upgrades include revised and enhanced attitude control algorithms to ensure superior orbital stability and pointing accuracy, along with a significantly upgraded power subsystem.
This improvement not only strengthens overall reliability but also has the potential to extend the satellite's operational life beyond the originally projected 3.6 years.
The communication subsystem has been comprehensively overhauled to operate across the S, U, and V bands, delivering enhanced data downlink speeds and greater transmission reliability.
Additionally, a subtle yet impactful enhancement has been made to the camera payload, suggesting meaningful improvements in image processing or sensor sensitivity to further refine its remote sensing performance from its 500 km orbital altitude.
The launch of Kowsar 1.5 is scheduled in the coming months aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.
Iran is also actively considering a domestic launch option from the newly developed Chabahar Space Center, a move that would further demonstrate the country's growing autonomy in launch capabilities.

Zafar satellite
The Zafar satellite marks another significant milestone in Iran's space program. It is an advanced earth-observation satellite designed to provide high-resolution imaging for critical applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
Developed by the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) in partnership with the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), the project exemplifies the powerful collaboration between Iran's academic institutions and its governmental space bodies.
Zafar follows earlier iterations, including Zafar-1 and Zafar-2, and builds upon their technological foundations.
Planned for deployment into a 500 km low Earth orbit, Zafar will align with other Iranian observation satellites to ensure consistent and integrated imaging coverage across the region.
While the exact resolution of this latest Zafar model has not been officially confirmed, estimates place it at approximately 10–15 meters per pixel, an improvement over Zafar-1's 22.5 meters per pixel, making it significantly more effective for environmental and agricultural monitoring.
Its mission profile includes providing high-resolution imagery for agricultural applications such as crop monitoring and land use planning, conducting vital environmental surveillance, including water resource management and deforestation tracking, and supporting disaster management operations by accurately mapping flood- or earthquake-affected areas to aid relief efforts.
Although specific details on its payload remain limited, the satellite is expected to carry advanced optical sensors, potentially multispectral or panchromatic, complemented by robust telemetry and communication systems for reliable data relay to ground stations.
These features build directly on lessons learned from the partial success of Zafar-1.
With an estimated orbital lifespan of one to two years, typical for small observation satellites in low Earth orbit, Zafar is scheduled for launch in fall 2025 (September-November) aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket alongside the Paya satellite. A domestic launch using Iran's Simorgh rocket, from the Chabahar Space Center, remains under consideration pending the facility's readiness.
Zafar-2 forms a vital component of Iran's emerging satellite constellation, designed to operate in tandem with Kowsar and Tolou-3 to establish a networked system for continuous earth observation.
The program underscores Iran's growing academic and technological expertise, as well as its determination to advance in space science despite sanctions restricting access to foreign technologies.

Iran's Nahid-2 satellite in orbit: Capabilities, mission goals, and strategic significance
Nahid-2, Iran's domestically built satellite launched this week, showcases advanced telecom, propulsion, and control technologies while boosting Tehran-Moscow space cooperation.

Paya satellite
Paya satellite
The Paya satellite completes this trio of advanced spacecraft, serving as an earth-observation satellite designed for sophisticated imaging and data collection.
It will complement the Kowsar and Zafar satellites in agricultural, environmental, and surveillance applications, strengthening Iran's integrated satellite constellation.
Developed by Iranian knowledge-based companies in collaboration with the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), the Paya project underscores the expanding role of Iran's dynamic private sector in the nation's space ecosystem. As part of the planned constellation, Paya is a critical element alongside Kowsar and Zafar.
The satellite is planned for deployment into a 500 km low Earth orbit, consistent with its counterparts Kowsar and Zafar, allowing for coordinated observation missions and enhanced data synergy.
While no official resolution details have been disclosed, estimates suggest a capability in the range of 10–20 meters per pixel, comparable to Zafar-2, aligning with its complementary role in the constellation.
Paya's mission profile is expected to include agricultural monitoring, environmental observation, and surveillance tasks, though specifics have not been publicly released.
It will likely contribute essential data for precision agriculture, national resource management, and demarcation projects, functions consistent with Iran's strategic emphasis on self-sufficiency and security.
The satellite's payload likely includes reliable optical or multispectral sensors, supported by robust telemetry and communication systems for efficient data relay to ground stations.
Its orbital lifespan is estimated at one to two years, typical for observation satellites in low Earth orbit.
The launch is scheduled for fall 2025 aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, alongside the Zafar satellite. However, a domestic launch via Iran's Simorgh rocket, likely from the newly developed Chabahar Space Center, remains under consideration, reflecting Iran's growing focus on independent launch capability.
Although specific technical details about Paya remain scarce, possibly due to its later stage of development or deliberate strategic discretion, its intended role is clear: to complement Kowsar's high-resolution imaging and Zafar's broader monitoring functions.
Together, these satellites will form a comprehensive and powerful orbital observation network, marking a decisive step in Iran's pursuit of a self-reliant space infrastructure.

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Запуск трёх иранских спутников дистанционного зондирования назначен на воскресенье, 28 декабря 2025 года

По сообщению Тасним новости, спутник «Коусар-1.5» планируется вывести на орбиту именно 28 декабря. Этот запуск является частью программы отправки трёх спутников наблюдения — «Зафар-2», «Пая» и «Коусар-1.5», которые должны предоставлять широкий спектр услуг в сферах сельского хозяйства, биоресурсов, экологии и управления водными ресурсами.
Запуск будет осуществлён с территории Pоссии с помощью ракеты-носителя «Союз».
Дата 28 декабря 2025 года объявлена в качестве предварительного срока запуска «Коусар-1.5». Однако, как и в случае с другими космическими миссиями, возможны изменения во времени старта.