Iran launches satellite into orbit

Iran has launched a fresh space satellite into orbit, state television reported Wednesday.

The 15-3 kilogram Rassad-1 (Observer) satellite was successfully launched 260 kilometers above the earth into space and will turn 15 times per day around the earth, dpa reported.

The satellite will enable contacts with and transfer pictures to ground stations, the report said.

The satellite was fully designed and constructed by Iranian experts, the report added.


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