SITESemnan →
ORBITLEO
MISSION OVERVIEW
Iran’s first orbital launch attempt, which failed to reach orbit. This was a precursor to Iran’s successful Omid satellite launch in 2009.
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Safir | Omid launch?
The Safir | Omid is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 12:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Safir | Omid?
The Safir | Omid mission uses the Safir-1 rocket.
Where is the Safir | Omid launching from?
The launch takes place from Semnan.
What orbit is Safir | Omid going to?
The Safir | Omid mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Safir | Omid?
The Safir | Omid is operated by ISA.
Can I watch the Safir | Omid launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 27, 2005 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ISA
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 22 seconds ago
Mission Profile
Safir | Omid was a Safir-1 mission operated by ISA that lifted off from Semnan on October 27, 2005. The flight carried its payload to LEO. The launch ended in failure.