Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

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Safir

Nodong Family

About This Rocket

First prototype of the Starship vehicle. Starhopper was a short test article that flew once to a height of 150m before landing safely.

Physical Specifications

Height22 m
Diameter1.25 m
Launch Mass26 kg
Stages1 - 2

Performance

LEO CapacityN/A kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
Thrust255 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

Iranian Space Agency logo

Iranian Space Agency

(ISA)

GovernmentIRNFounded 2004

The Iranian Space Agency is Iran's governmental space agency. 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, which was set up in 1958.

Total Launches

14

Success: 5Failed: 9

Success Rate

35.7%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorMorteza Barari
Vehicle FamilySafir | Simorgh
Consecutive Successes1

Technical Information

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightMay 23, 2012
Total Launches3
Success: 0Failed: 3
Landing Success0/0