International doubts Iran sends new research satellite into space
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have once again launched a satellite into space. While Tehran refers to scientific goals, international suspicion is growing because of the links to the military.
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- Iran launched the "Chamran-1" research satellite into orbit.
- According to official statements, the satellite is intended for scientific purposes, but there are international doubts.
- The program is controlled by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which raises concerns about possible military objectives.
According to its own statements, Iran has launched a satellite into space. On behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), a carrier rocket launched the 60-kilogram "Chamran-1" research satellite into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers.
The state broadcaster IRIB reported that "Chamran-1" was only pursuing scientific objectives. No further details were given.
The Islamic Republic has already launched several satellites into space to collect data on weather, natural disasters and agriculture. Tehran claims that its satellite program does not pursue any military objectives. However, as the program is directed and executed by the IRGC, there are international doubts about this claim.
The Revolutionary Guards are de facto the country's second armed force and are considered to be far more influential and powerful than the traditional army. In addition to various military tasks at home and abroad, the IRGC also controls the Iranian space program.
