TEHRAN – The Minister of 
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) says several light satellites from the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation will be launched into space this year.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sattar Hashemi said the constellation will gradually reach maturity through phased launches.
“This year, a number of light satellites from the Shahid Soleimani constellation will be sent into orbit,” he said.
The minister emphasized that the Pezeshkian administration has prioritized purposeful launches and the provision of effective services to the public.
He noted that the development of the constellation’s components is being carried out under the leadership of the Iranian Space Agency and the Space Research Institute.
“The launches are planned with both domestic and foreign launchers,” he added.
Hashemi highlighted the need for constant updates in the communications sector due to its dynamic nature. “If today a village is connected, with the advancement of technology generations, the needs of that area must also be updated,” he said.
He added that satellite services must now provide high-quality and sufficient bandwidth, far beyond the minimal connections of the past.