Iran sends three new satellites into space

Iran has sent three new small satellites into space, a week after launching a satellite 750 kilometers from Earth, despite condemnation expressed by France, Germany and Great Britain, which accuse Iran of wanting to use space technology to increase the range of its missiles.

This new launch after last week shows Iran's desire to quickly move forward with its space program.

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The “Mahda” satellites, which weigh 32 kilograms, and Kayhan 2 and Al-Hatef, which weigh less than 10 kilograms, are placed in orbit at an altitude of 450 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, aiming to “ Testing of satellite subsystems » Research and communications missions. “They were put into orbit.” With the Simorgh launcher made by the Ministry of Defense State television said. The largest satellite, “Mahda”, is scheduled to allow testing the ability of the “Simorgh” missile to carry several machines into space, according to Reuters.

These launches are considered an achievement, our correspondent in Tehran reports. Siavush Ghazi. There are only twelve countries capable of putting satellites in space. Therefore, Tehran is progressing in its space program despite the American and European economic sanctions.

It is also an advance in launch technology, also used in Tehran's ballistic programme.

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