Q. Which Middle Eastern country recently launched the Mahda, Kayhan-2, and Hatef-1 satellites, as seen in the news?
Answer:
Iran
Notes: Iran launched three satellites into space using the Simorgh rocket: Mahda: A 32 kg satellite Kayhan-2: A nano-satellite weighing less than 10 kg Hatef-1: A nano-satellite weighing less than 10 kg The satellites were launched from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran's Semnan province. They were sent into an orbit ranging from 450–1,100 kilometers. The launch comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Western countries have criticized previous Iranian satellite launches, saying they could help Iran develop long-range ballistic missiles.