Simorgh | Fakhr-1 & Saman-1

The Simorgh launch, designated as Fakhr-1 & Saman-1, is a technology demonstration mission by the Iranian Space Agency. The primary payload consists of the Fakhr-1, a small satellite designed to test the country's indigenous imaging capabilities, and the Saman-1, a technology demonstration satellite focused on developing and validating various satellite systems. This mission is significant as it aims to advance Iran's space technology and capability, with potential commercial applications in the future. The launch will utilize the Simorgh rocket, a medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Iranian Space Agency. This mission marks the 5th flight of the Simorgh booster, with the previous four flights having taken place in 2016, 2017, and 2019, and 2020.

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