Iran among Top 10 States in Holding World Space Week Events

“Iran is one of the few countries that holds World Space Week extensively every year, and last year it was among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the number of programs,” Nikkhou said.

Iran is one of the few countries that regularly organizes this event and is one of the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the number of events. Even some figures show that Iran ranks third in the world in terms of holding programs,” he added.

Nikkhou explained that the main goals of holding the events are to educate the public on the benefits of space exploration, promote sustainable development, build public support for space programs, and encourage the next generation to pursue space sciences, adding that the week also emphasizes the expansion of international cooperation in this field.

He noted that this year’s theme, ‘Space and Sustainability’, focuses on humanity’s efforts to make space a livable environment.

Nikkhou said the theme highlights innovative technologies, major challenges, and the role of international partnerships in achieving that goal.
He said that several Iranian provinces, including Isfahan, Yazd, Fars, Khorassan Razavi, and East Azerbaijan, have played a leading role in holding the World Space Week events.
Iran’s space program is expected to include multiple domestic and international launches this year, covering remote-sensing, communications, and experimental satellites, with precise launch dates subject to technical readiness.

Following the successful launch of a 500-kilogram reentry capsule in 2023, new prototypes are now under development, with subsystem testing scheduled to begin soon.

Iran's space program, embodying national resilience and technological prowess, is poised for a landmark year with the planned launches of its advanced Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya satellites.

Together, these spacecraft will form a sophisticated constellation designed to revolutionize the country’s growing capabilities in earth observation, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring.

Iran’s space program bears testament to phenomenal scientific progress, having achieved remarkable technological breakthroughs despite decades of illegal Western-imposed sanctions.

The planned launches of the Kowsar 1.5, Zafar, and Paya satellites within the current Iranian calendar year mark a major milestone, demonstrating the nation’s growing self-reliance.

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