Safir (Iranian Space Agency)
The Safir is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Iranian Space Agency (established in 2004). It undertook its inaugural launch on 08/16/2008.
Safir Specifications
| Length | 22 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.25 m |
| Stages | 1-2 |
| Launch Mass | 26 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 255 kN |
| Apogee | 250 km |
Safir Launch Record
| Total Launches | 5 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 4 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 4 |
Manufacturer
Iranian Space Agency (ISA)
Administrator: Hassan Salarieh
The Iranian Space Agency is Iran's governmental space agency. Iran became an orbital-launch-capable nation in 2009. Iran is one of the 24 founding members of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which was set up in 1958.