Concerns grow as Russia launches Iranian satellite into orbit The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials are concerned “Khayyam” will allow Tehran to monitor sensitive sites and potential targets in Israel and the broader Middle East, in addition to helping Moscow wage war against Ukraine. Aug. 10, 2022
Report: Satellite images show Iran ‘readying for space launch’ No launch has been announced, and Iran’s mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment. June 15, 2022
Iran pushes to increase ballistic-missile range to cover Europe Through the recent engine tests and the launch of satellites at the end of December—in the midst of nuclear negotiations—Tehran has made it clear that it does not intend to compromise on the issue of missile development. Michael Segall Jan. 26, 2022
Iran’s attempt to place three payloads into space failed Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman suggested that further attempts to put satellites into orbit will follow. Jan. 3, 2022
Iran claims it sent rocket into space with ‘research payloads’ "The United States remains concerned with Iran’s development of space launch vehicles, which pose a significant proliferation concern," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said. Dec. 31, 2021
Report: Iran preparing to launch space vehicle “The action may be intended as leverage to further pressure the West in the negotiations,” said its author, Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall. Dec. 16, 2021
Iran’s winged horse rocket: Another step towards global reach The launch of Iran’s first solid-propellant space rocket is highly significant. Uzi Rubin March 2, 2021
Iran’s space-launch vehicle is a concerning breakthrough; its latest ballistic missile is not Leading Israeli expert Uzi Rubin of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, who pioneered Israel’s Arrow defense systems, explains why. Yaakov Lappin Sept. 17, 2020
Iran and the Middle East space race As the world grappled with the coronavirus pandemic and oil prices hit record lows, and amid wider tensions with the United States, Iran successfully launched its first military satellite, Noor-1. Shaul Shay May 3, 2020
