Categories: International

Iran launches its 1st military satellite “Noor” into orbit

Iran has successfully launched its first-ever military satellite named “Noor” into the orbit. ‘Noor’ satellite has reached its orbit and is orbiting 425 km above the earth’s surface.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

This satellite is launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC], a branch of the country’s armed forces. The Noor satellite was launched by a three-stage rocket which was powered by a combination of solid and liquid fuels.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

    • Iran Capital: Tehran; Currency of Iran: Rial; President of Iran: Hassan Rouhani.

Find More International News 

Recent Posts

Union Budget 2026-27: Top Most Important MCQ’s

Preparing for Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, and other competitive exams requires a strong grasp of…

44 mins ago

Union Budget 2026: Defense Spending Rises 15.3% to ₹7.84 Lakh Crore

The Union Budget 2026 has delivered one of the strongest signals yet of India’s changing…

48 mins ago

Union Budget 2026: Targets Sports Manufacturing and Ecosystem Development

Union Budget 2026-27 has placed sports firmly within India’s growth and employment strategy. While presenting…

1 hour ago

Union Budget 2026: Health Ministry Gets ₹1.06 Lakh Crore Allocation

The Union Budget 2026-27 has placed healthcare at the centre of India’s development agenda. With…

1 hour ago

Union Budget 2026: ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Public Capex to Transform Infrastructure

The Union Budget 2026-27 has sent a strong signal that infrastructure-led growth remains India’s core…

2 hours ago

Railway Budget 2026: Record ₹2.93 Lakh Crore Investment to Transform Indian Railways

Indian Railways has received its highest-ever financial support in the Union Budget 2026-27. Presenting the…

2 hours ago