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Zafar-1

SimorghIranian Space AgencyImam Khomeini Spaceport
Sunday, February 9, 2020 · 03:45 PM UTC
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This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Zafar-1 is a small Earth observation satellite with reported ground resolution of 22.5 m. This is also a third attempt for Simorgh rocket to conduct a successful launch.

PayloadZafar-1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerIranian Space Agency
StagesUnknown
PadImam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Imam Khomeini Spaceport

Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
35.237°N
Longitude
53.950°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

03:45 PM UTC - 03:45 PM UTC

Vehicle

Simorgh

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches15
Successes6

Provider

Iranian Space Agency

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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