Name: Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 — Simorgh
Start: 2024-01-28T00:04:00Z
End: 2024-01-28T00:04:00Z
Location: Imam Khomeini Spaceport

Question 1

What rocket is launching Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1?

Accepted Answer

Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is launching on the Simorgh.

Question 2

Who is launching Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1?

Accepted Answer

Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is being launched by Iranian Space Agency, a government launch provider founded in 2004.

Question 3

Where is Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is launching from Imam Khomeini Spaceport at Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Question 4

What orbit is Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Simorgh reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Simorgh is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Simorgh flown?

Accepted Answer

The Simorgh has launched 7 times to date, with 2 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 mission?

Accepted Answer

Mehda is a small satellite testing new satellite subsystems and to monitor multiple payload deployment from the Simorgh launch vehicle. Kahyan-2 is a cubesat by Iran Electronic Industries to test satellite attitude control systems. Hatef-1 is a cubesat by Iran Electronic Industries with an Internet communication payload.

Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Imam Khomeini Spaceport

Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran

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