Russia has successfully launched 55 satellites into orbit, including two Iranian satellites, as Moscow and Tehran continue to deepen their cooperation.
The Soyuz rocket, launched from the Russian Far East, carried these satellites, according to Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos.
In total, Roscosmos reported that 51 Russian satellites, one Russo-Chinese device, one satellite from Russia and Zimbabwe, and two Iranian satellites were sent into orbit.
Roscosmos stated that this marks a record number of Russian satellites launched simultaneously into space.
The two Iranian satellites, Kosvar and Hodhod, are designed and built by Iran’s Omid Faza company. These satellites aim to monitor the environment and facilitate communications in remote areas, according to Radio Free Europe (RFE).
This is the first time Russia has launched satellites produced by private Iranian companies into orbit.
The two countries have been strengthening their political, economic, and military ties, as Russia continues its war against Ukraine. This deepening cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has raised concerns in the West.
