The Iranian Space Agency, known as ISA, is the governmental space agency of Iran. The Iranian Space Research Center and the Iranian Space Agency are the main organizations carrying out space research and operations in the country, and Iran became an orbital launch capable nation in 2009. Iran is one of the 24 founding members of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, established on 13 December 1958.
Facts
Founded Year HeadquartersTehran, Iran (with additional facilities in Mahdasht, Semnan, Shahrud and Qom) 1 HeadHassan Salarieh (Administrator) 1 Annual BudgetApproximately US$222 million (2024) 1 Connections
Operates
Safir is Iran's first orbital launch vehicle, developed under the Iranian Space Agency, which carried the Omid satellite to orbit in February 2009.
Source Encyclopedia Astronautica
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Iran, located there.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Iranian Space Agency
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The Iranian Space Agency (ISA ...) is Iran's governmental space agency.
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formed = 1 February 2004
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headquarters = Tehran, Mahdasht, Semnan, Shahrud, Qom
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administrator = Hassan Salarieh
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budget = ~$222 million (2024)
View the Source Encyclopedia Astronautica
Operates: Safir, Encyclopedia Astronautica: Safir entry
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