Nahid 2 [Farsnews]
Nahid 2 (Venus 2) is an Iranian low earth orbit communications microsatellite.
The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has signed a contract in January 2017 with the Iranian Space Research Center to build Nahid 2. The 110 kg satelite is an improved version of the Nahid 1 satellite.
Reportedly this satellite is to be launched into a 500 km orbit and to have a 2 year life time. It is to have a 3-axis control system and a propulsion system for orbital maneuvres.
Nation: | Iran |
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Type / Application: | Communications |
Operator: | Iranian Space Agency (ISA) |
Contractors: | Iranian Space Research Center |
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Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
Lifetime: | 2 years |
Mass: | 110 kg |
Orbit: | 500 km |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Nahid 2 | - | 2024 | Shr LP-1 | Qaem-100 |