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Safir-2 for Omid

This Safir-2 successfully launched Iran's Omid communications and technology satellite on 2 February 2009. NASA's NSSDC recorded deployment into a 258-by-364-kilometer orbit inclined 55.5 degrees, marking Iran's first successful indigenous orbital launch.

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Aliases
Omid Safir-22 February 2009 Safir
Name
Safir-2 for Omid
Slug
safir-2-omid-launch-vehicle
Status
retired

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Description
This Safir-2 successfully launched Iran's Omid communications and technology satellite on 2 February 2009. NASA's NSSDC recorded deployment into a 258-by-364-kilometer orbit inclined 55.5 degrees, marking Iran's first successful indigenous orbital launch.
Vehicle Family Id
nd7yc4pe93026291avyc1h4dq58aea1h

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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 10:46:34 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 10:46:34 PM

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First Flight Date
2009-02-02
Last Flight Date
2009-02-02
Vehicle Code
Omid mission