Iran launches a solid-fueled rocket into space

Iran launches a solid-fueled rocket into space

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: June 28 2022

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  • Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space.
  • It is capable of carrying a payload or satellite of 220 kilogram, into the orbit situated at 500 kilometres above the Earth.
  • This rocket has been named for Imam Hussein’s horse, who was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
  • It is the first indigenously designed and indigenously manufactured hybrid fuel satellite launch vehicle.
  • It is launched by Transporter-Erector Launchers (TELs).
  • Zuljanah is 25.5 meters in length. It has a mass of 52 tons. First and second stages of the system utilize an identical 1.5m diameter solid-fuel engine. It has 74 tons of thrust. The third stage is Safir type 1.25m diameter liquid-fuel engine.
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