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The Paya, Zafar-2, and Kowsar satellites are expected to contribute to Iran’s growing requirement for high-resolution imagery and data connectivity.
The reception of signals marks the official commencement of the operational phase for the Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar satellites.
The Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar satellites were launched via a Russian Soyuz launch vehicle from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in eastern Russia.
Technical details on Kowsar and Zafar-2 focus on their Earth-observation and data-relay capabilities.
On December 28, 2024, the Iranian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology confirmed the successful reception of first signals from the Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar satellites.
The deployment of Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar underscores Iran’s sustained presence in the space domain.
Iran plans to launch three remote-sensing satellites, Zafar-2, Paya, and the second batch of Kosar satellites.
Iran plans to launch three domestically developed remote-sensing satellites - Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar - into orbit this winter.
Iran is planning to launch four satellites, including Kowsar and Zafar, by March 2026.
Iran confirmed that the Earth-observation satellites Zafar and Paya are scheduled for launch aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket in late 2025.
Both Zafar and Paya satellites are designed to deliver black-and-white and color imaging services.