Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Noor-3 Qased
About the Noor-3 Mission
- 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.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Platform
Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran
The Launch Platform launch pad has hosted 6 rocket launches, including 6 orbital launch attempts. The Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran launch site has been the location for 6 total 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.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased Rocket
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About 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 Qased Noor-3 launch scheduled?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased Noor-3 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased Noor-3 mission 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 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased Noor-3 launch?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased Noor-3 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 Qased Noor-3 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Qased launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Noor-3 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.