{"id":290057,"date":"2025-07-25T07:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/290057\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T07:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:59:11","slug":"irans-nahid-2-satellite-launched-into-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/290057\/","title":{"rendered":"Irans Nahid-2 satellite launched into space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iran\u2019s domestically-built Nahid-2 satellite was successfully launched into space on Friday, July 25, aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s research and telecommunications satellite, Nahid-2, was launched into orbit from Russia\u2019s Vostochny Cosmodrome.<\/p>\n

Commissioned by the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) and developed in collaboration with the Iranian Space Research Center, the launch was part of a broader multi-satellite mission that included Russia\u2019s Ionosfera-M3 and M4 satellites, along with 18 others from various countries.<\/p>\n

One notable feature of the launch was the presence of the Iranian Space Agency\u2019s emblem on the Soyuz launch vehicle\u2014signaling Iran\u2019s official participation in a major international space mission.<\/p>\n

The Soyuz rocket has previously carried several Iranian satellites into space, including Khayyam, Pars-1, and Hodhod.<\/p>\n

Nahid-2 is designed to remain in orbit for five years.<\/p>\n

One of the key technical challenges for long-duration satellites is gradual orbital decay due to Earth\u2019s gravity, which can affect positioning and performance. To address this, the Nahid-2 is equipped with an indigenous propulsion system capable of adjusting its altitude by up to 50 kilometers.<\/p>\n

Iranian space engineers designed and manufactured the propulsion system entirely within the country. The satellite employs home-made hot gas thrusters, incorporating advanced components such as a composite fuel tank, high-pressure valves, and precision control thrusters.<\/p>\n

Due to the sensitivity and high-tech nature of these parts, they are rarely available on the international market.<\/p>\n

In addition to its propulsion system, Nahid-2 benefits from other critical support technologies. These include polymer-based coatings and space-grade adhesives, both used for thermal insulation and conductivity management within the engine and across the satellite’s exterior. All these materials were developed domestically by Iranian research institutions.<\/p>\n

The satellite is also equipped with lithium-ion batteries made in Iran. These batteries are designed to withstand tens of thousands of charge and discharge cycles over the satellite\u2019s operational lifespan.<\/p>\n

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