Observing satellite launched by modified Iranian missile
Monday, February 6, 2012 @ 08:02 AM
Iran launched its third satellite Friday, demonstrating a maturing space and missile capability as tensions mount over the country’s nuclear program.The Navid satellite launched before sunrise from a military base in northern Iran. A two-stage Safir rocket, possibly featuring upgrades to increase its lift capacity, boosted the cube-shaped satellite into an orbit with an altitude between 155 miles and 230 miles.
Source: www.spaceflightnow.com