Iran is preparing for the first launch from the Thashaphar satellite base

In a press release, Salaria pointed out that the preparations are currently underway to carry out the first experimental launch of the base soon. He explained that after the success of the launch of the capsule that can be returned with a weight of 500 kg during the years 2023-2024, searches and development operations began to design a new generation of research capsules, confirming the achievement of tangible progress in building new models that will soon be subject to tests on its sub-regulations. He added that Iran has started Technical cooperation with China within the “Chang 8” project, where the design phase was completed, in preparation for the start of manufacturing the engineering model soon, which strengthens the partnership between the two countries in the field of space research. (Russia Today)