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Iran Launches 'Nahid-2' Satellite, Strengthening Ties with Russia
7/28/2025
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- Iran has made a significant leap in its space ambitions by launching the "Nahid-2" communications satellite aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Weighing 110 kilograms, this satellite is set to bolster Iran's communications capabilities, highlighting the deepening ties between Iran and Russia amidst Western fears of missile development tied to Iran's space endeavors.
