According to a statement released by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Nahid-2, weighing approximately 110 kilograms, was designed and built by Iranian space industry experts at the Space Research Institute of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with a network of knowledge-based companies.
The mission represents a crucial step for Iran in advancing its satellite communications capabilities, paving the way for the development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications constellations and future Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.
Upon reaching its designated orbit, the Nahid-2 will facilitate the first in-orbit operational testing of Iran's indigenous Ku-band communications technology. Furthermore, the project will serve as a platform for evaluating a range of advanced space technologies, including three-axis attitude control, two-way communications across various frequency bands, data management, and power distribution.
The launch was conducted in collaboration with international partners, utilizing the Soyuz carrier rocket to meet specific orbital parameters and operational requirements. Plans are already underway to launch a second prototype of the Nahid-2 satellite using the domestically-produced Simorgh launch vehicle in the near future.