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Iran to launch three new satellites, conduct test launches from Chabahar Space Center

Tehran, Nov 18 (UNI) Iranian authorities on Tuesday confirmed that they will soon be sending three Earth-observation satellites into orbit and conduct the first test launch from its new Chabahar Space Centre, marking further advancements of Tehran's quickly-developing and expanding space and research technology programme.
Speaking at a media event in Semnan, Iranian Space Agency chief Hassan Salarieh said the Zafar-2, Paya and a second batch of Kosar imaging satellites were "ready for launch," adding that Iran now had satellites "with one-metre and sub-five-metre imaging resolution under construction."
He confirmed that the Chabahar Space Centre — a coastal launch complex under development in Iran's south-east — would carry out its first experimental launch next year, reports Iran International.
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