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Zafar-1

SimorghIranian Space AgencyImam Khomeini Spaceport
Sunday, February 9, 2020 · 03:45 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Simorgh

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches15
Successes6

Provider

Iranian Space Agency

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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
Stages0
PadImam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Imam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

LAUNCH SITE
35.237°N, 53.950°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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