Iran sends three Russian satellites into orbit.

TEHRAN (Web Desk): Despite Western sanctions, Iran’s space program took a major stride on Sunday when it launched three domestically constructed observation satellites into orbit from Russia, according to state media.

The nation insists that its aerospace sector is benign and abides by UN Security Council decisions pertaining to its nuclear program.

Iranian television said, “A Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia launched three Iranian satellites, Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar 1.5, into space.”

The official IRNA news agency stated that “the private sector” designed the satellites, which were intended for “observation.”
According to IRNA, Paya is the most sophisticated imaging satellite made in Iran that uses artificial intelligence to enhance image quality.

It stated that the satellite will concentrate on mapping, environmental monitoring, and water resource management.

According to the Fars news agency, the Russian Soyuz launcher was selected since it is among the most dependable in the world for carrying critical satellites.

In the past two years, Iran has launched ten satellites, including one in July from the same Russian launch site.

Western nations are concerned that these satellite launch systems employ technology that might possibly carry a nuclear warhead and are interchangeable with those used in ballistic missiles.

Tehran disputes that it is attempting to get nuclear weapons and dismisses the charges.