Iran and Russia Initiate Talks on Collaborative Satellite Development

Iran and Russia are set to discuss joint satellite development, with a focus on upgrading Iran’s Khayyam remote-sensing satellite system. The talks will cover technical specifications for new satellites, as well as plans for a small geostationary satellite and a telecommunications satellite. This collaboration strengthens ties between the two nations in space exploration, and comes at a crucial time for Russia’s space industry, which has suffered commercial losses due to geopolitical events.