On October 28, 2005, at 6:52 UTC, Iran entered the space age.
Sina-1, a 15-kilogram microsatellite no larger than a microwave — but carrying the weight of a nation’s ambition.
This wasn’t just a satellite. It was Iran’s first voice in orbit.
The Mission: Small Satellite, Big Dreams
Sina-1 was a multipurpose research platform:
- Earth Imaging: Low-resolution cameras for environmental monitoring
- Store-and-Forward Comms: Relaying data from remote ground stations
- Tech Demonstration: Proving Iran could operate a satellite in space
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mass | 15 kg |
| Orbit | 680 km Sun-Synchronous (LEO) |
| Launcher | Kosmos-3M (Russia) |
| Cost | ~$15 million (joint project) |
| Lifespan | 2+ years (exceeded expectations) |
20 Years Later: The Legacy Lives
While Sina-1 re-entered years ago, its impact echoes in every Iranian launch:
- 2020: Noor-1 via Qased SLV
- 2023: Bio-capsule with living organism (prep for human flight)
- 2025: Successful Simorgh and Qaem-100 tests
And now? Iran is developing heavy-lift boosters, lunar probes, and constellation plans — all rooted in the confidence born from that first 15 kg cube.
Justice in Orbit: A Lesson from Sina-1
At Our Milky Way Galaxy, we believe space belongs to all humanity — not just a few.
Sina-1 reminds us:
You don’t need a billion-dollar program to start. You need vision, partnership, and persistence.
That’s the same spirit we bring to lunar ISRU, asteroid mining, and open-source space tech — making the cosmos work for everyone.
Join the Next Chapter
Iran looked up and said: “We belong there.” Today, you can say the same.
Whether you're a student in Tehran, a coder in São Paulo, or a teacher in Lagos — your skills can build the next Sina-1.
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