PADImam Khomeini Spaceport
SITESemnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETechnology
MISSION OVERVIEW
Mehda is a small satellite testing new satellite subsystems and to monitor multiple payload deployment from the Simorgh launch vehicle. Kahyan-2 is a cubesat by Iran Electronic Industries to test satellite attitude control systems. Hatef-1 is a cubesat by Iran Electronic Industries with an Internet communication payload.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SimorghAGENCY
Iranian Space AgencyMISSION
Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1
MISSION TYPE
Technology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Imam Khomeini SpaceportCOUNTRY
IRN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3e3b4557-1f4f-46c3-9c6d-ed6fd0f66ef7
Reported date: Jan 28, 2024 at 00:04 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Simorgh →
MANUFACTURER
Iranian Space Agency
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
28.6%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 launch?
The Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is scheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:04 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1?
The Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 mission uses the Simorgh rocket, manufactured by Iranian Space Agency. The Simorgh has flown 7 times with a 28.6% success rate.
Where is the Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Imam Khomeini Spaceport at Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran.
What orbit is Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 going to?
The Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1?
The Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 is operated by Iranian Space Agency.
Can I watch the Simorgh | Mahda, Keyhan-2 & Hatef-1 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 28, 2024 at 00:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Iranian Space Agency
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 3e3b4557-1f4f-46c3-9c6d-ed6fd0f66ef7
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 35.24, 53.95
