Iran has successfully launched the chan1 research satellite into orbit according to State media the 60 kgam satellite deployed by the gh100 rocket aims to test orbital maneuvering technology the gh100 is a Ran's first three-stage solid fuel satellite launcher previously used in January for a satellite Mission Western countries have criticized Iran's space launches citing potential links to ballistic missile technology though Iran maintains its programs are for and defense purposes the launch occurs amid ongoing allegations that Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine which Iran denies Iran continues to advance its Aerospace activities despite facing International scrutiny and previous launch failures