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Russia & Iran Launch 52 Satellites Together
30 Dec
Summary
- Soyuz rocket successfully launched 52 satellites into orbit.
- Three Iranian remote-sensing satellites were among the payload.
- This launch signifies growing civil space cooperation between Russia and Iran.

A Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket successfully lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Sunday, deploying 52 satellites into orbit.
Among the significant payload were three Iranian remote-sensing satellites, intended for applications in agriculture, water resource management, and environmental protection. This joint initiative underscores the deepening civil space collaboration between Moscow and Tehran.
The successful launch is a key development within a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed by Russia and Iran in early 2025, which covers peaceful energy, science, and technology cooperation.




