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Pars 1

Iranian satellite. Pars 1 was launched on February 29, 2024 aboard a Soyuz-2-1B from Vostochny. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2024-039QNORAD 59065Iran

Identity

Name in GCAT
Pars-1
Common name
Pars 1
International designator
2024-039Q
NORAD catalog number
59065
GCAT identifier
S59065

Mission

Mission type
Optical imaging
Use
Civil government
Program
Iran
Owner
IRSA
Country
Iran
Builder
Iran Space Research Institute
Platform (bus)
Mehda

Launch

Date
February 29, 2024 · 05:43 UTC
Launch record
2024-039Success
Spaceport
Vostochny · pad PU1S

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
485 km
Apogee
511 km
Inclination
97.38°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 29, 2024

Size

Mass
134 kg
Dry mass
134 kg
Length
0.5 m
Diameter
0.50 m
Span
0.5 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q124735180 (CC0).