Simorgh, also called Safir-2, is an Iranian expendable launch vehicle under development. It is the successor of the Safir, Iran's first space launch vehicle. Its mission is to carry heavier satellites into higher orbit than Safir.
The Simorgh satellite launch vehicle launching on its first orbital test flight on 27 July 2017.
Simorgh during the launch of Payam satellite on 15 January 2021
Simorgh during launch preparations
Simorgh in its servicing tower
The Safir was the first Iranian expendable launch vehicle able to place a satellite in orbit. The first successful orbital launch using the Safir launch system took place on 2 February 2009 when a Safir carrier rocket placed the Omid satellite into an orbit with a 245.2 km (152.4 mi) apogee. This made Iran the ninth nation capable of producing and launching a satellite.
Safir's 2012 launch from Semnan Space Center with Navid satellite as its payload
Damaged launch pad at Imam Khomeini Spaceport after rocket explosion of 29 August 2019 during launch preparation
2012 launch of navid satellite
Safir at an exhibition at the Mosalla of Tehran