Answer: Iran
Notes: Iran's Revolutionary Guards achieved a milestone by launching the Soraya satellite into a record-high orbit of 750 km using the Ghaem-100 carrier. Despite U.S. warnings on the dual-use nature of such technology, Iran claims this as a success for its aerospace program. The satellite, weighing around 50 kg, marks Iran's first placement in orbits higher than 500 km, raising concerns about potential dual-use capabilities for ballistic missiles, including those with nuclear warheads.
