Iran Successfully Launches Nahid-2 Communication Satellite from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: The Nahid-2 communication satellite, developed by the Iranian Space Research Institute in collaboration with the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), was successfully launched into orbit on Friday aboard a Soyuz launch vehicle from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Nahid-2, an advanced version of the earlier Nahid-1 satellite, marks a significant achievement in Iran’s expanding space technology program. The satellite was constructed with the cooperation of several Iranian knowledge-based companies and is part of the country’s broader strategy to enhance its capabilities in low Earth orbit (LEO) and future geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) telecommunications systems.
Weighing approximately 110 kilograms, Nahid-2 is a microsatellite designed to operate at an altitude of 500 kilometers. It is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Iran’s indigenous Ku-band communication technologies, which will be tested operationally in space for the first time as part of this mission.
In addition to testing Iran’s space-based communication capabilities, the satellite is also equipped to evaluate several critical technologies, including three-axis attitude control, bi-directional communication across multiple frequency bands, onboard data management, and advanced power distribution systems.
The successful deployment of Nahid-2 represents a major step in Iran’s efforts to build a constellation of LEO satellites and develop long-term infrastructure for space-based communications. Since the establishment of its national space program in 2005, Iran has steadily progressed in the design, manufacturing, and launch of satellites for civilian, scientific, and communications purposes.
The mission further reflects Iran’s growing collaboration with international partners in the aerospace sector and underscores the country’s commitment to advancing its space technology for peaceful and scientific applications.
