Safir | Omid

A Safir rocket launched Safir | Omid from Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Iranian Space Agency
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Safir
Launch site
Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran
Launch pad
Safir Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-02-02T18:34:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Safir is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Safir endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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