National Satellite Launch Base
Building in South East Sistan and Baluchestan Chabahar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Satellite Launch Base (Persian: پایگاه ملی پرتاب), also called Chabahar Space Base (Persian: پایگاه فضایی چابهار), is an Iranian low Earth orbit launch base in Chabahar, Sistan province.[1][2][3]
| Chabahar Space Launch Terminal | |
|---|---|
پایانه فضایی چابهار | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Location | South East Sistan and Baluchestan Chabahar |
| Opened | 2025 first stage |
| Owner | Iranian Space Agency(ISA) |
The site is around 5x5 hectare. It is run by the Iranian Space Agency. Phase 1 is planned to be opened in 2025. In Phase 2, the launch site is planned to be open for space launch of foreign countries' satellites too. Phase 3 will enable launch of rockets with solid fuel launch vehicles.
In line with the ISA's 10-year space program, the Chabahar Space Center is scheduled to be fully operational and capable of carrying out international space launches by the end of March 2031, the spokesperson added.
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