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Other Designations: Emissary. Class: Technology. Destination: Low Earth Orbit. Nation: Iran.

Minimum satellite equipped like the first Sputnik with only a transmitter to confirm that it achieved orbit. Planned for launch by the Iranian Shahab-3 launcher in early 2005.

Mass: 20 kg (44 lb).


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