Plasma Thrusters Used on Satellites Could Be Much More Powerful
TEHRAN (ANA)- It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in orbit, need to be large to produce a lot of thrust but a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that smaller Hall thrusters can generate much more thrust -- potentially making them candidates for interplanetary missions.
Iran to Build Special Satellite to Predict Earthquake
TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of the Scientific and Industrial Research Organization of Iran announced manufacturing a home-made satellite named ‘Ayaat’ to predict earthquake in different regions.
Iran Starts Operational Phase of ‘Martyr Soleimani’ Satellite System Project
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran announced launching the operational phase of the country’s first satellite constellation project, named ‘martyr Soleimani’.
Patent Certificate Issued for Iran-Made Space-Based Solar Panels
TEHRAN (ANA)- The patent certificate was issued for space-based solar panels with high power and longevity and minimal added mass produced by the Iranian scientists.
Iranian Scientists Build Sensing Satellite System
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a technological unit stationed at the Science and Technology Park of West Azerbaijan province designed and manufactured a satellite system consisting of five sensing satellites.
Iranian Research Institute Constructs Telecommunication Payloads of Satellites
TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of Iran’s Research Institute for Information and Communication Technology announced designing and building of telecommunications payloads in the research institute.
Minister: Iran to Launch Two Satellites into Space Soon
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran is preparing to launch at least two satellites into space by late March, Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zare’pour said.
Iran, Russia Ink Agreement for Cooperation in Space Industry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Tehran and Moscow signed a deal to increase their cooperation in space industry for joint design and construction of remote sensing and telecommunication satellites and creation of related infrastructures.
Minister: Iran to Launch Nahid-1 Satellite into Space Soon
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zar’epour announced the country’s plan to send the home-made ‘Nahid-1 (Venus1)’ satellite into the orbit soon.
Official: Iran to Launch New Telecommunication Satellite into Space Soon
TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh announced that Iran is planning to launch the home-made Nahid-1 (Venus-1) satellite into space by using the Qaem-100 satellite launch vehicles (SLV) in the near future.