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Rasad

Spacecraft · Iran

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Rasad
Rasad
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Satellite with an imaging payload. Technology satellite for Malek Ashtar University, Tehran, Iran. Launched 2011.

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Family
Earth
Country
Iran
Engines
Nodong
Launch Vehicles
Safir

Chronology

1 event

2011 June 15

09:15 GMT - . Launch Site: Semnan. LV Family: Nodong 1. Launch Vehicle: Safir.
  • Rasad - . Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Nation: Iran. Class: Earth. Type: Earth resources satellite. Spacecraft: Rasad. Decay Date: 2011-07-06 . USAF Sat Cat: 37675 . COSPAR: 2011-025A. Apogee: 299 km (185 mi). Perigee: 236 km (146 mi). Inclination: 55.70 deg. Satellite with an imaging payload..