Iran Space Programme

Iran likely suffered another failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days attempting to reinvigorate a programme criticised by the West, even as Tehran faces last-minute negotiations with world powers to save its tattered nuclear deal in Vienna.

Iran on Thursday "successfully" tested a satellite-launch rocket, days after warning Washington of a response to new US sanctions over the Islamic republic's ballistic missile programme, state television said.

Iran announced it plans to send three more home-made satellites to orbit in coming months.The announcement came after Tehran successfully sent its second domestically-made satellite named 'Rasad' (Observation) into orbit, re-displaying the country's independence in its space program.        Speaking to the Islamic...

Iran likely suffered another failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days attempting to reinvigorate a programme criticised by the West, even as Tehran faces last-minute negotiations with world powers to save its tattered nuclear deal in Vienna.

Iran on Thursday "successfully" tested a satellite-launch rocket, days after warning Washington of a response to new US sanctions over the Islamic republic's ballistic missile programme, state television said.

Iran announced it plans to send three more home-made satellites to orbit in coming months.The announcement came after Tehran successfully sent its second domestically-made satellite named 'Rasad' (Observation) into orbit, re-displaying the country's independence in its space program.        Speaking to the Islamic...