Iran’s private space sector in new milestone with satellite launches
Al Mayadeen English
3 min readIran's private space sector achieved a breakthrough with the successful launch of its first domestically produced satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, expanding its capabilities in Earth observation and satellite-based communications.
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A Soyuz rocket lifts off from a launch site in Vostochny, far eastern Russia to carry satellites, including two built by Iran, into orbit Nov. 5, 2024. (Roscosmos via AP)
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