Imam Khomeini Spaceport
Imam Khomeini Spaceport (Persian:پایانه فضایی امام خمینی) is an Iranian space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) located in the Semnan Province,[2] and it is part of Semnan Space Center.
Simorgh Launch Pad at Imam Khomeini Space Center
Launch Corridor of the Imam Khomeini Space Center
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پایانه فضایی امام خمینی | |
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| General information | |
| Status | finished |
| Location | southeast Semnan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 35°14′16.8″N 53°57′02.8″E |
| Opened | July 27, 2017[1] |
Launch history
| Flight No | Date & Time (GMT) | Payload | Type | Outcome | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 April 2016 | No Payload | Simorgh | Success | Sub-orbital test flight[3] |
| 2 | 27 July 2017 | No Payload | Simorgh | Failure | Officially opening, Test flight; second stage failed[4] |
| 3 | 15 January 2019 | Payam (named "AUT-SAT" previously) | Simorgh | Failure | Third stage failure |
| 4 | 09 February 2020 - 15:45 | Zafar 1 | Simorgh | Failure | Launch into orbit failed[5] |
See also
References
- پایگاه ملی فضایی امام خمینی (ره) به طور رسمی افتتاح شد
- افتتاح پایگاه ملی فضایی امام خمینی (ره) در کویر استان سمنان
- http://defense-update.com/20160424_simorgh.html
- Krebs, Gunter. "Simorgh (Safir-2)". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- "Iran satellite launch fails, in blow to space program". Space War. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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