Nahid-1
Nahid (Persian: ناهید, meaning "Venus") is an Iranian solar-powered communication satellite[1][2] with a planned launch to low Earth orbit in September 2019.[3] An explosion occurred on the launch pad during launch preparation on 29 August 2019,[4] though the satellite itself was apparently not part of the test and remains undamaged.[5]
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| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Iranian Space Agency |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Iranian Space Agency |
| Power | Solar |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | TBD |
| Rocket | Safir |
| Launch site | Imam Khomeini Spaceport |
| Contractor | Iranian Space Agency |
Nahid has been built with the aim to gain knowhow and experience in the development of Geosynchronous communication satellites. It is the first Iranian satellite equipped with deployable solar panels.[6]
See also
References
- "telegraph - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 'wants to be first Iranian in space".
- "Iran announces construction of new space center".
- "Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism". Military Times. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- Brumfiel, Geoff (29 August 2019). "Iranian Rocket Launch Ends in Failure, Imagery Shows". NPR.
- Gambrell, Jon (2019-08-31). "Mysterious Iran rocket blast draws Trump tweet, Tehran taunt". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- "چهار ماهواره ایرانی در صف پرتاب". www.irna.ir. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
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