CHINA

China launches advanced Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket with two experimental satellites

China launches its advanced Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket with two technical experiment satellites.

SCI-TECH

Iran’s private sector unveils plan to build 200 satellites in three years

An Iranian private aerospace company announces an ambitious plan to launch a 200-satellite constellation in three years.

SCI-TECH

Exclusive: Nahid-2 Satellite ‘intact’ in orbit, transmits initial data, says ISA chief

Hossein Salariyeh has confirmed the reception of the initial telemetry signals from the newly launched Nahid-2 satellite, saying these signals indicate that the satellite is currently intact and operating as expected within its designated orbit.

SCI-TECH

Iran’s Nahid-2 satellite deployed flawlessly, transmits first bach of collected data

Nahid-2, an advanced Iranian telecom and research satellite, has transmitted its first batch of data after successfully reaching orbit, the Iranian Space Agency reports.

Advanced Iranian satellite awaiting launch; more satellites to hit launch queue: Official

Official says Iran is to launch an advanced communication satellite, while a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite is to hit the launch queue.

CHINA

China launches first satellites for AI space computing constellation

China launches 12 of 2,800 satellites into space, initiating the 1st phase of its orbital AI space computing constellation.

DEFENSE

Iran to launch upgraded Kowsar satellite in 2025

Iran is set to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite in coming months.