Hossein Shahrabi stated that two satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, which were designed and manufactured by Omid Fazaa Company and Didehpardaz Saba Company, were launched into space on November 6 this year using the Russian Soyuz launcher.
These two satellites are designed to advance precision agriculture: Kowsar is tasked with remote sensing, while Hodhod focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) services.
He added that more than 85% of the components of these satellites have been domestically produced.
Although US-led sanctions have been challenging, we have successfully overcome them, he noted.
He emphasized that guaranteeing the market for space services, pre-purchasing services in this sector, and reducing technology risk in knowledge-based industries are among the most critical measures the government can take to develop the space industry.