Iranian Space Organization spokesman Hussein Delirian announced on Wednesday that the “Noor 3” satellite had been successfully launched into space, according to “Russia Today”. Delirian said, ‘The Noor 3 satellite was successfully placed in an orbit of 450 kilometers moments ago, by the satellite’s carrier, Qasid, and by the Air and Space Forces of the Revolutionary Guards.’ For his part, Iranian Minister of Communications Issa Zarepour announced, ‘With the efforts of specialists in the Air and Space Forces of the Revolutionary Guard, a few moments ago the imaging satellite ‘Noor 3′ was placed by the Iranian satellite carrier Qassed into orbit 450 kilometers from Earth.’ He said: ‘I congratulate on this success to all those working in the space field in the country and the specialists in the Revolutionary Guard.’
 
Source: National News Agency-Lebanon