Iran uses largest test stand at Shahrud Missile facility for first time

[TheImmortal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1373040998088073219

Likely to do with a new SLV/ICBM. The engine that this stand would hold would be massive.

burn marks are estimated at 100 - 125 meters

 

[AUz]

Iran needs to launch a rocket to GEO already. C'mon Iran

 

[Messerschmitt]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1373189025352323073

 

[GWXP]

One year ago Fabian Hintz wrote this article

Iran’s solid-propellant SLV program is alive and kicking

www.armscontrolwonk.com

He made an estimation of engine thrust based on the weight of test stands

^^Recent test goes to show that Iran tested a solid fuel engine with a thrust of around 164-246 tons---this is within range of European Vega SLV's first stage which has a diameter of 3m and thrust of 230tons

Vega (rocket) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Does it mean that Iran is ready to test a rocket similar to Vega SLV in 1-2 years?

 

[yavar]

Does it mean that Iran is ready to test a rocket similar to Vega SLV in 1-2 years?

or did years ago, and now converting to SLV

 

[Draco.IMF]

or did years ago, and now converting to SLV

so when will iran finally put some serious cargo (>100kg) into orbit? so many wasted years...

 

[Hashirama]

so when will iran finally put some serious cargo (>100kg) into orbit? so many wasted years...

don't forget the space program was first victim of jcpoa

 

[yavar]

so when will iran finally put some serious cargo (>100kg) into orbit? so many wasted years...

we cant say about ISA because it is political decision and election are around corner ,

with military satellite ( IRGC) next two months or three month i would say ( again if U.S lift all sanctions then may be more delays which is very unlikely )