- Key Takeaways
- From Antiquity to Ambition
- Building the Foundation
- The Kavoshgar Rockets and the Road to Orbit
- The Safir Years: Early Successes and Limits
- Animals, Ambition, and the Biological Program
- The Simorgh and the Struggle for Heavier Lift
- The IRGC's Parallel Space Program
- Zuljanah and the Solid-Fuel Push
- Russia as a Strategic Partner
- Launch Infrastructure Expansion
- Th...
Iran's space program has garnered attention due to its potential strategic and technological implications. The country's pursuit of a heavy-lift rocket capable of delivering payloads to geostationary orbit, like the Sarir, could signify a desire for greater independence in satellite launches. Russia's involvement, including the launch of Iranian-built satellites from Vostochny Cosmodrome, may be seen as a means of strengthening ties between the two countries, especially amidst geopolitical tensi...
