Qased
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Manufacturer | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force |
| Number of orbital launches | 3 |
| First launch | 2020-04-22 |
| Last launch | 2023-09-23 |
The Qased launcher may be derived from the Shahab-3 missile, which is itself a development of the Soviet Union’s R-17. It has liquid-fueled first stage topped with a solid-fueled second stage named Salman and a small third stage also likely using solid propellant.
Launches by year:
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-23 | Shahrud | Qased | Noor 3 | success | |
| 2022-03-08 | Shahrud | Qased | Noor 2 | success | |
| 2020-04-22 | Shahrud | Qased | Noor 1 | success | |
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Qased Base variant
| First launch | 2020-04-22 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Boosters | 0 |
| Diameter | 1.25 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 50 kg to 500 km |
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