All three satellites are built for remote sensing and will play vital roles in land resource management, environmental monitoring and advancing Irans space-based economy.
Iran has announced plans to launch three new Earth-observation satellitesZafar, Paya and an upgraded version of Kowsarat the start of winter, according to Alalam News Network, a TV BRICS partner. The initiative marks a major step in strengthening the countrys space capabilities and advancing its long-term goal of building a space-based economy.
Hassan Salarieh, head of the Iranian Space Agency, said the satellites will support environmental monitoring, resource management and the broader development of Irans space sector.
The second-generation Kowsar satellite, scheduled for launch less than a year after the first model reached orbit, features substantial upgrades. The 50-kg satellite is engineered to capture images with a resolution of around four metres and will be deployed at an altitude of approximately 500 km. Its imaging capabilities and data-transmission functions will support applications in smart agriculture, urban planning, environmental surveillance and the Internet of Things.
Paya, another observation satellite, will provide high-quality imaging and data essential for analysing climate change, land use and natural resource distribution across the country.
The third satellite, Zafar, developed by the Iran University of Science and Technology, is an advanced platform designed to deliver precise monitoring of changes on Earths surface. Its data will aid various sectors, including disaster prevention and emergency response.
Together, the satellites represent a significant milestone in Irans efforts to achieve technological self-reliance and expand services for both government and civilian sectors through space-driven solutions.
