Noor-3
Qased
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Mission
Noor-3
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Third flight of the Iranian Qased small launch vehicle. Delivered two objects in a 450 km Earth Orbit, one of which is the Noor-3 military satellite.
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.
Learn more about Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Qased launch scheduled?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased launch carrying the Noor-3 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Qased launch from?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased 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 Noor-3 mission?
The Noor-3 mission launched aboard a Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Qased 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 launch is delayed?
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