Noor 3 (satellite)
Noor-3 is launched on board a Qased rocket | |
| Country of origin | Iran |
|---|---|
| Operator | IRGC |
| Specifications | |
| Spacecraft type | Earth-imaging |
| Bus | CubeSat (6U) |
| Design life | 30 month |
The Nour 3 satellite callsign "NOUR 03" or "NOOR 03", is an Iranian military satellite, is an Iranian military Earth-observation satellite developed and operated by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It was launched on 27 September 2023 using a three-stage Qased launch vehicle from Iran. Noor 3 reached a speed of 7.6 km/s, and, 500 seconds after launch, entered an orbit 450 km above the Earth's surface.[1]
Noor 3 is the third satellite in the IRGC's Noor program, following Noor 1 (launched in 2020, orbiting at 425 km) and Noor 2 (launched in 2022, orbiting at 500 km). According to Iranian media, the satellite is equipped with an imaging payload that offers higher resolution than its predecessors and has an estimated design life of approximately 2 to 3 years.[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Iran says it launched Noor 3 satellite into orbit". Reuters. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "ایران از پرتاب «موفقیتآمیز» ماهواره نور ۳ به فضا خبر داد". Euronews (in Persian). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Iran launches 3rd military satellite to orbit". Space.com. Retrieved 22 October 2025.