Kenya Sends First Observation Satellite into Space

Kenya Sends First Observation Satellite into Space

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya marked a new milestone in space exploration by launching the first satellite dubbed "Taifa 1" into space after three botched attempts linked to bad weather.
Underused Satellite, Radar Data May Improve Thunderstorm Forecasts

Underused Satellite, Radar Data May Improve Thunderstorm Forecasts

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new technique combining underused satellite and radar data in weather models may improve thunderstorms predictions, according to a Penn State-led team of scientists.
Iran to Launch 2 Indigenized Satellites in December in Cooperation with Russia

Iran to Launch 2 Indigenized Satellites in December in Cooperation with Russia

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran plans to launch two home-made satellites into space in December 2023 in cooperation with Russia.
Iranian Students Enabled to Build Satellite Replicas

Iranian Students Enabled to Build Satellite Replicas

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian company has enabled students to design and build replicas of a real satellite by providing them with the necessary hardware and software.
Plasma Thrusters Used on Satellites Could Be Much More Powerful

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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