Qased | Noor

A Qased rocket launched Qased | Noor from Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting 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 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-04-22T03:58:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Qased roars off the pad at Shahrud Missile Test Site, Islamic Republic of Iran.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

Last updated: