Iran has successfully launched its domestically developed ‘Nahid-2’ satellite into space. On Friday, the satellite was carried into orbit by a Soyuz rocket from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Jointly developed by the Iranian Space Agency and the Iranian Space Research Center, the research and telecommunications satellite was launched as part of a multinational space mission. This mission included Russia’s ‘Ionosfera-M3’ and ‘M4’, along with a total of 20 satellites from various countries.
Previously, Iran has also sent satellites like ‘Khayyam,’ ‘Pars-1,’ and ‘Hodhod’ into space aboard Soyuz rockets.
Designed to operate in orbit for five years, one of the major challenges for Nahid-2 is maintaining its orbital stability over time. To address this, it has been equipped with an advanced propulsion system built entirely with Iranian technology. This system enables the satellite to adjust its altitude by up to 50 kilometers.
The propulsion system features hot gas thrusters, composite fuel tanks, high-pressure regulating valves, and precision control thrusters. As these high-grade components are not readily available in the international market, Iranian engineers have successfully innovated and manufactured them locally.
In addition to propulsion, the satellite uses polymer-based thermal coatings and space-grade adhesives—also developed domestically—for effective thermal regulation and conductivity in both its engine and outer shell.
Another notable feature of Nahid-2 is its robust lithium-ion battery system, designed and produced in Iran. These batteries are capable of withstanding thousands of charge-discharge cycles, ensuring long-term performance in orbit.
Source: Press TV.