Iran successfully launches three homegrown satellites from Russia
Iran has successfully launched three domestically produced satellites into space from Russia, marking its seventh deployment using Russian rockets. The satellites—Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar-1.5—will support agricultural and environmental research.
The launch took place at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in eastern Russia, using a Soyuz-2.1b rocket. In addition to the Iranian satellites, the rocket carried 49 other satellites, including Russian Aist-2T Earth observation satellites.
Paya, built by Iran Electronics Industries, is the heaviest Iranian-made satellite to date, weighing about 150 kg. It incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance image resolution, assisting in water management, environmental monitoring, and mapping. Zafar-2, constructed by Iran University of Science and Technology, weighs between 100 and 135 kg and will provide high-resolution images for natural resource management, agriculture, and crisis monitoring. Kowsar-1.5, from Space Omid, can capture images at a resolution of approximately four meters, supporting precision agriculture and territorial monitoring.
Officials highlighted the scientific and civilian purpose of the program, emphasizing that Iran’s satellite initiatives aim at peaceful, non-military applications. The launches demonstrate Iran’s expanding capabilities in space technology and its commitment to advancing national research infrastructure.
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