This Saturday, Iran marked a significant achievement in its space program by launching the “Soraya” satellite into a 750-kilometer orbit using the Qaem 100 rocket. This satellite, managed by the Iranian Space Agency, signifies Iran’s highest orbital accomplishment, surpassing the previous 500-kilometer record. Iran’s successful launch of Soraya using a three-stage solid fuel rocket marks […]
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