Iran is taking a significant step toward reaching geosynchronous orbit with the upcoming launch of its communications satellite, "Navak," which weighs 40 kilograms.
A number of ballistic missiles and a homegrown satellite carrier have been put on display during a big rally in Tehran on Monday, held to mark the 46th anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Iran is set to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite into orbit in the first half of the upcoming Persian calendar year, starting on March 21.