Iran to launch Tolou satellite into space: Defense min.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the Islamic Republic is planning to send Tolou (Sunrise) satellite into space from a new satellite launch center. Addressing a group of space technology researchers in Tehran on Monday, Vahidi stated that Tolou would be launched on Simorgh satellite carrier from the Imam Khomeini Satellite Launch Center. The Iranian defense minister stated that the final phases of the center’s construction are underway. More

(Source: Press TV - Feb 6)