Name: Noor-3 — Qased
Start: 2023-09-27T06:00:00Z
End: 2023-09-27T06:00:00Z
Location: Launch Platform

Question 1

What rocket is launching Noor-3?

Accepted Answer

Noor-3 is launching on the Qased.

Question 2

Who is launching Noor-3?

Accepted Answer

Noor-3 is being launched by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, a government launch provider founded in 1985.

Question 3

Where is Noor-3 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Noor-3 is launching from Launch Platform at Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Question 4

What orbit is Noor-3 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Noor-3 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Qased reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Qased is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Qased flown?

Accepted Answer

The Qased has launched 3 times to date, with 3 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Noor-3 mission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Noor-3

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