IRANIAN SPACE AGENCY
Simorgh | Unknown
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Jul 27, 2017 at 09:30 UTC
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PADImam Khomeini Spaceport
SITESemnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
First test flight of the Simorgh rocket, intended to reach orbit. Pentagon officials confirmed the launch occurred at around 9:30 UTC on Thursday and did not place a satellite in orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SimorghAGENCY
Iranian Space AgencyMISSION
Unknown
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Imam Khomeini SpaceportCOUNTRY
IRN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c1d2ea04-0884-4cff-82f6-a7a408e6b5ab
Reported date: Jul 27, 2017 at 09:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 | Unknown launch?
The Simorgh | Unknown is scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Unknown?
The Simorgh | Unknown 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 | Unknown launching from?
The launch takes place from Imam Khomeini Spaceport at Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran.
What orbit is Unknown going to?
The Unknown mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Unknown?
The Simorgh | Unknown is operated by Iranian Space Agency.
Can I watch the Simorgh | Unknown 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 27, 2017 at 09:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Iranian Space Agency
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: c1d2ea04-0884-4cff-82f6-a7a408e6b5ab
●Open-Meteo Weather8 hours ago
Pad weather at 35.24, 53.95
Mission Profile
Unknown was a Simorgh mission operated by Iranian Space Agency that lifted off from Imam Khomeini Spaceport, Semnan Space Center, Islamic Republic of Iran on July 27, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.