Soraya (satellite)
| Mission type | Communication |
|---|---|
| Operator | Iranian Space Agency Iranian Space Research Center |
| COSPAR ID | 2024-015A |
| SATCAT no. | 58817 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Iranian Space Research Center |
| Launch mass | 50 kg |
| Power | Solar |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 20 January 2024 |
| Rocket | Qaem 100 |
| Launch site | Shahroud Space Center |
| Contractor | IRGC |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth 750km |
| Periapsis altitude | 744 km |
| Apoapsis altitude | 760 km |
| Inclination | 54.5° |
Soraya is a Iranian remote sensing satellite of the SRI series of research satellites built by the Iranian Space Research Center and sent into 750 km Low Earth orbit on 20 January 2024 by an Iranian Qaem 100 rocket.[1][2]
The Iranian Minister of Communications announced that Soraya was placed into orbit by Qaem 100 satellite carrier in 11 minutes.[3][4] On the next day, he reported the signals and telemetry data received from 20 January night showed the satellite was working good.[5]
References
- ^ "Iran successfully launches Sorayya satellite - Iranian media". Reuters. 2024-01-20.
- ^ "ماهواره ثریا با موفقیت پرتاب شد/ ثبت رکورد جدید در پرتاب ماهواره". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Iran successfully places Sorayya satellite into orbit of 750km". The Iran Project. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "Iran announces successful satellite launch, heightening Western concerns over missile program". France 24. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "نخستین سیگنال «ثریا» به زمین مخابره شد". ایسنا (in Persian). 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
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