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Moscow sends three Iranian satellites into space in second launch since July

December 29, 2025

Trending:Trump-Zelenskyy meetNew Jersey helicopter crashBrigitte Bardot diesChina military drills near Taiwan2025 year enderMoscow sends three Iranian satellites into space in second launch since JulyFP News Desk • December 29, 2025, 10:51:17 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterRussia has launched three Iranian communications satellites Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2 into space from the Vostochny launchpad in eastern Russia. It is considered to be the second such launch since July. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleRussia on Sunday sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, the second such launch since July, Iranian state television reported. Image Credit: APMoscow sent at least three Iranian communications satellites into orbital space, which is considered to be the second such launch since July, Iranian television reported.

Russia on Sunday sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, the second such launch since July, Iranian state television reported. Image

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According to the report, the Russian rocket sent the satellites to circle the Earth on a 500-kilometer (310-mile) orbit from the Vostochny launchpad in eastern Russia.
The three satellites have been named Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2.
Paya is said to be the heaviest, weighing around 150 kilograms (330 pounds), and is also seen as the heaviest satellite which Iran has ever deployed.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADKowsar weighs 35 kilograms (77 pounds), but the report didn’t specify how heavy Zafar-2 is. Life span of five yearsThe satellites feature up to 3-meter resolution images, applicable in the management of water resources, agriculture and the environment.
Their life span is up to five years. Strong ties between the two countriesRussia sent Iran’s satellites into orbit, signalling the strong ties between the two nations.

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