Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Iran launches new satellite into space

Image
IANS Tehran
Last Updated : Feb 02 2015 | 4:10 PM IST

Iran Monday launched its fourth satellite into space, a media report said.

The satellite is named 'Fajr' to mark the ten-day celebrations following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, IRNA news reported.

Fajr is the fourth Iranian-made satellite put into orbit.

Equipped with GPS navigation system, the satellite was put into orbit aboard the 'Safir' launch vehicle.

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 02 2015 | 4:02 PM IST

Next Story