Iran launches indigenous scientific satellite into orbit
Tehran has launched a satellite for scientific research (photo: Getty Images)
Iran has successfully launched its domestically-produced research satellite Chamran 1 into orbit, according to IRNA and Associated Press.
The 60-kilogram satellite was launched into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers by the Iranian rocket carrier Qaem-100.
The mission's objective is to test both hardware and software systems to validate orbital maneuvering technology at that altitude.
The Iranian Ministry of Defense noted that this is the first domestically-produced satellite whose trajectory can be altered post-launch. Previously, Iran had launched satellites that only allowed for changes in imaging and telecommunications areas.
Following the launch, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated that authors of irrational sanctions have once again received a clear response, suggesting that sanctions do not impede Iran's technological advancements.
Earlier, the US had claimed that Iran's satellite launches violate UN Security Council resolutions and urged Tehran not to use ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia
Recently, reports emerged that Tehran allegedly transferred a batch of ballistic missiles to Moscow.
An Iranian lawmaker inadvertently mentioned the transfer of weapons to Russia, but the Iranian government has not officially confirmed this. Intelligence agencies from several countries have corroborated the information.
In response to the missile shipment, the US imposed a new round of sanctions against Iran on September 10.
For more details on the implications of Iran's ballistic missile transfer to Russia, read the full article by RBC-Ukraine.
