Iran launches Sorayya satellite tv for pc, units ‘new report’

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TEHRAN:

Iran on Saturday introduced the profitable launch of a satellite tv for pc into the best orbit but amid escalating rigidity with the West over its ballistic missile program.

In a press release printed by state media, the aerospace unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) stated it launched into orbit the Sorayya satellite tv for pc with an indigenous Qaem 100 satellite tv for pc service.

The satellite tv for pc with a 50 kg payload was positioned into an orbit 750 kilometres (460 miles) above the Earth’s floor by a three-stage Qaem 100 service, which is supplied to hold as much as 100 kg, Communications and Info Expertise Minister Isa Zarepour informed state media.

The launch ceremony was amongst others attended by IRGC commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami and the chief of IRGC’s aerospace division, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Based on Iran’s state media, the launch set a “new report” within the nation’s house program because it was positioned within the 750-km orbit, greater than earlier launches.

The launch of Sorayya is a part of IRGC’s house program which has been a supply of concern within the West.

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Iran’s satellite tv for pc launches have usually been criticized by the US, linking them with the nation’s ballistic missile program, claiming that it violates the Safety Council decision.

Tehran has rejected such claims, saying satellite tv for pc launches are supposed to assist in analysis and agricultural actions.

In September final 12 months, the nation launched the imaging satellite tv for pc Noor-Three into orbit 450 kilometres (280 miles) above the Earth’s floor with a Qassed launch automobile.

Qassed was additionally utilized by the IRGC to launch the earlier model of the satellite tv for pc Noor-2 in March 2022, inserting it into orbit 500 kilometres (311 miles) from the Earth’s floor.

The newest launch comes days after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Syria, Iraq and Pakistan, claiming to avenge latest assaults inside Iran and killing of IRGC commanders in Syria.

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