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The Iran Space Research Center (ISRC) is a research institute established in 2000 by Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology. It focuses on space research and the manufacture of Iranian civil satellites and space rockets. The ISRC functions as the primary research and development partner for the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) and has collaborated with entities like Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG). The center's activities include designing, constructing, and testing various space-related technologies, including sounding rockets, orbital transfer blocks, and satellite subsystems.
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Hassan Salariyeh is head of the Iranian Space Agency and the ISA aims to make the private sector a dominant force in Iran's space program.
The Iranian Space Agency plans to commence subsequent mission phases, including high-resolution imaging and transponder testing, after orbital stabilization.
The Iranian Space Agency highlighted that these achievements are realized through high efficiency and modest expenditures compared to global space programs.
Hassan Salarieh is the current head of the Iranian Space Agency, a position he has held since October 2024.
The Iranian Space Agency confirmed plans to launch the enhanced Kowsar satellite into orbit in the coming months.
The Iranian Space Agency aims to expand its independent launch capabilities with heavier rockets, including the Sarir and Soroush classes and the Qaem-100.
Alireza Naimi, the general director of space exploitation and operations of the Iranian Space Organization, stated that images from the Khayyam satellite would not be usable for at least four months.