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Iran Launches 3 Satellites into Space from Russia
Iran launched three domestically built observation satellites—Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar 1.5—into space from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome using a Soyuz rocket, marking a new step for Tehran’s space program despite Western sanctions. Tehran says its aerospace program is peaceful and follows UN Security Council resolutions.
Iran launched three domestically built observation satellites—Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar 1.5—into space from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome using a Soyuz rocket, marking a new step for Tehran’s space program despite Western sanctions.
Tehran says its aerospace program is peaceful and follows UN Security Council resolutions.
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