Tehran: Iran is set to officially unveil three new satellites on February 2, during a ceremony commemorating National Space Technology Day. The event is scheduled to take place at the Iranian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in Tehran on Sunday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the showcase will include new versions of the Pars-1 and Pars-2 satellites, which feature significant improvements over their predecessors. The upgraded Pars-1 satellite boasts enhanced performance capabilities, while the Pars-2 satellite offers higher imaging accuracy, achieving an 8-meter resolution in color and 4 meters in black and white.

Additionally, the Navak communications satellite will be unveiled, designed to enhance telecommunications at high altitudes. The ceremony will be attended by notable figures including Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Sattar Hashemi, and Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh.

Iran has ambitious plans to launch two more satellites before the end of the calendar year. Among the 25 satellites currently in development, eight have been fully built and are ready for launch.