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IRGC aerospace force unveils Noor 3 satellite advancements, future space endeavors

Ali Jafarabadi, Space Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, revealed significant details about the successful launch of the Noor 3 satellite.

Iran president says satellite launch proves failure of western sanctions and threats

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has stated the successful launch of the Nour-3 satellite into orbit marks yet another national success, proving failure of the enemy's sanctions and threats.

Iran successfully launches Nour 3 satellite into orbit

Iran successfully launched the Nour 3 satellite into orbit on Wednesday morning in its latest show of force, the minister of information and communications technology made the announcement.

Production line of acute ischemic stroke medicine becomes operational in Iran

After launching the production line for the medicine used for acute ischemic stroke, Iran is now the second country in the world that can produce the only medicine for treatment of the disease.

Iran, Cuba establish joint innovation, technology center

Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani, who is in the Cuban capital Havana to take part in the G77+China Summit, met with Cuba’s Minister of Science, Technology and Environment Elba Rosa Perez Montoya on Friday.

Iranian VP urges G77+China members to join hands, tackle challenges through technology

Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani, who is in the Cuban capital Havana to take part in the G77+China Summit, called on the nations of the global south for further cooperation to move beyond selling raw materials and resources by shifting towards digital economy.

Iran to complete first phase of Chabahar Space Center by March 2025

Iran is planning to finish designing and construction of the Chabahar Space Center by March 2025 which will pave the ground for low orbit launches, the spokesperson of the Iranian Space Agency says.

Iranian students grab 4 medals at International Olympiad in Informatics

Iran has won four medals, one gold and 3 silvers, at the 35th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Szeged, Hungary, further strengthening the confidence of high-achieving Iranian students taking part in global competitions.

Iran unveils radionuclide cesium-137

Iran has unveiled the radionuclide cesium-137, a new achievement in the country’s nuclear industry. This radionuclide, which has a half-life of 30 years, does not naturally exist in nature.

Iran to launch 2 or 3 satellites by March 2024: Defense chief

Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has announced that the country plans to launch two or three satellites by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which begins on March 21, 2024.

Iran unveils advanced homemade drone, with enhanced flight range and duration

Iran has unveiled an advanced homemade drone that can fly for up to 24 hours non-stop at an altitude of 7,000 meters and has an operational radius of 2,000 kilometers.

Iranian students rank 3rd at Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics

Iranian students won three gold medals and two silver, landing in third place at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2023) on Monday.

Iranian space chief: Efforts afoot to build two new high-precision satellites

Director of Iran’s Space Organization Hassan Salarieh says that the design and construction of two important projects dubbed Pars 2 and Pars 3 satellites have officially kicked off.

Iranian experts manufacture heart attack rapid diagnosis kit

A team of experts at an Iranian knowledge-based firm has developed the technology to produce a rapid test kit for diagnosing heart attacks, enabling Iran to meet its own needs and also creating an opportunity for exports.

Iran president says Tehran ready to share scientific expertise with friendly countries

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that the country is ready to share its scientific expertise with friendly nations, including Sri Lanka. He made the remarks at a meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Tehran on Sunday.

Existence of aliens could be proven in less than 1 month: Harvard physicist

Scientific proof of the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life could be coming in less than a month, a top physicist at Harvard says.

Nuclear chief says Iran produces yellow cake from phosphate

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has praised Iranian scientists for producing yellow cake from phosphate.

Officials say Iran ranks first in production of computer game science in West Asia

Mohammad-Amin Haji-Hashemi, the managing director of Iran Computer and Video Games Foundation, has said that Iran enjoys the first place among the regional countries and the Muslim world in the production of computer games scientific output.

Iran showcases indigenous agricultural and mapping drones during Raisi’s visit to Kenya

Iran showcased two domestically-manufactured agricultural and mapping drones for possible trade and export to Kenya during an official visit by President Ebrahim Raisi to the African country.

Official: Iran ranks first in producing radiopharmaceuticals in region

The deputy director of the strategic planning and oversight department of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has achieved a very high place in the production of radiopharmaceuticals at the regional level.

Iran space agency says its satellite begins monitoring, mapping land use changes

Spokesperson for the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Daliriyan has said the country’s Khayyam satellite has started remote sensing for monitoring and mapping land use changes.

Iran to become production hub of radiopharmaceuticals soon: Official

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is bound to become a production and export hub for pharmaceuticals soon.

Tabriz mayor honors top Iranian nano scientist

The mayor and members of the Islamic Council of the Iranian city of Tabriz honor Dr. Soodabeh Davaran, a professor of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a top scientist of the nano field, during Teknofest scientific event. Ms. Davaran has won several medals at different events including the European academy of inventors and a gold medal at the Teknofest festival.

Raisi: Success in nuclear industry under bans must be model for other sectors in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praises the country’s great progress in the nuclear field despite the harsh economic sanctions in place, saying the success achieved in such tough conditions should inspire other sectors as well.

Iranian student registers smart tourism initiative at IFIA

A PhD student of tourism at Tehran University achieved the membership of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) after the registration of his initiative named ‘Ehsan; The Smart Creative Tourist.”

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