Technology
Russia sends 55 satellites into orbit, including two from Iran | The Express Tribune
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran.
A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East at 02:18 Moscow time (2318 GMT on Monday) carrying the satellites, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said.
In total, Roscosmos said 51 Russian satellites, one Russian-Chinese device and a Russian-Zimbabwean satellite were put into orbit, as well as the two Iranian satellites.
It said it was a "record number of Russian satellites simultaneously put into orbit."
The two Iranian imaging and communications satellites -- Koswar and Hodhod -- were designed and built by Iran's Omid Faza Company, and are aimed to support environmental monitoring and communications in remote areas.
Tehran said it was the first time Russia had launched privately built Iranian satellites.
The two countries have deepened political, economic and military ties amid Russia's offensive in Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, raising concerns in the West.
-
Technology20h ago
Top-Tier Skincare
-
Technology1d ago
How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths
-
Technology1d ago
How Warehouse Robots Are Transforming the Future of Logistics
-
Technology2d ago
Seven essential tips to protect your privacy on Instagram | The Express Tribune
-
Technology2d ago
Tesla drives over a deer at full speed, driver’s dashcam shows | The Express Tribune
-
Technology2d ago
Apple's iPhone technology under tests for faster throat cancer diagnosis in NHS trials | The Express Tribune
-
Technology2d ago
Google Maps update: Curated inspiration and enhanced navigation via Gemini AI | The Express Tribune
-
Technology3d ago
400 year old 'vampire brought back to life' by scientists | The Express Tribune