Iran plans to launch a new satellite using a Russian Soyuz rocket by the end of the next Persian year (March 20, 2026), which will be capable of imaging and providing Internet of Things (IoT) services, the CEO of Omidfaza said.

The two domestically-made satellites launched by Iran on Tuesday in cooperation with Russia have begun transmitting signals, indicating their perfect condition and orbiting.

In a milestone for Iran’s private space sector, satellites “Kowsar” and “Hodhod” were successfully launched into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz launcher, marking the country’s initial private effort in satellite production and space deployment.