Taghribnews (TNA) - Iran successfully launches Sorayya satellite using Qaem-100 carrier

Iran successfully launched a satellite, reaching an orbit of 750 km from the earth by using the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp's Qaem-100 satellite carrier.

According to this announcement, this satellite has successfully placed in a 750 km orbit and set a new record.

This launch took place on Saturday morning in the presence of Major General Hossein Salami, Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hassan Salarieh, Head of Iran's Space Organization, General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and several state and military officials.
According to the Iranian Minister of Communications, Sorayya research satellite weighs approximately 50 kg.
The sub-orbital launch of the Qaem-100 satellite carrier by the IRGC Aerospace Force was successfully carried out in November last year.