December 30, 2021 3:30 am
3 unknown payloads
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Simorgh
Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Three unknown research payloads are reported to have been sent into space, according to the Iranian Ministry of Defense. However, no new objects are being tracked in the orbit after this launch attempt so it is considered a failure despite Iran’s reports of success.
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:30 UTC
Window Close
03:30 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 30, 2021 · 03:30 UTC
Launch Facility
Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran
Launch Pad
Imam Khomeini Spaceport
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Iranian Space Agency
Payload
3 unknown payloads
Rocket
Simorgh
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Three unknown research payloads are reported to have been sent into space, according to the Iranian Ministry of Defense. However, no new objects are being tracked in the orbit after this launch attempt so it is considered a failure despite Iran’s reports of success.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Iranian Space Agency
Imam Khomeini Spaceport
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:30 UTC
Window Close
03:30 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 30, 2021 · 03:30 UTC
Launch Facility
Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran
Launch Pad
Imam Khomeini Spaceport
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Iranian Space Agency
Payload
3 unknown payloads
Rocket
Simorgh
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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