Qased | Noor-3

Qased | Noor-3 lifted off aboard a Qased from Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Qased
Launch site
Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran
Launch pad
Launch Platform
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Qased | Noor-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-09-27T06:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Qased lifts off from Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran.
  2. Max-Q
    Qased passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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