Iran successfully launches 3 satellite into space

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Three Iranian satellites were successfully launched into space with the Simorgh satellite carrier.

For the first time, three Iranian satellites, Mahda, Payam, and Hatef, were successfully launched simultaneously into an 1110-kilometer orbit by Simorgh Satellite carrier.

The satellites were launched on Sunday morning, ahead of the 42nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

"Mahda" satellite is a lightweight satellite that is built to test developed satellite subsystems.

"Kehan ​​2" nanosatellite provides the possibility of local positioning for ground receivers.

"Hatef 1" nanosatellite was also built to prove the technology of narrowband communication.