Soraya
Qaem 100
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Mission
Soraya
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Satellite of unknown purposes for the Iranian Space Organization, orbiting in an 750 km high LEO.
Location
Launch Platform
Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran
Launch Platform has witnessed the launch of 6 rockets, including 6 orbital launch attempts. While Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran, has been the site for 6 rocket launches.
Shahroud Space Center is a Military Spaceport under control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGCASF) located south-east of Shahroud Semnan Province, used to orbit military satellites for Iran's military space program.
Agency
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force is the strategic missile, air, and space force within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. It was renamed from the IRGC Air Force into the IRGC Aerospace Force in 2009.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya launch scheduled?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya mission launch from?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 rocket launched from Launch Platform at Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran. Shahroud Space Center is a Military Spaceport under control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGCASF) located south-east of Shahroud Semnan Province, used to orbit military satellites for Iran's military space program.
What rocket was used for the Soraya mission?
The Soraya mission launched aboard a Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya launch?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 Soraya launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qaem 100 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soraya mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.