Iran’s newly unveiled ground stations to boost satellite control, speed up image reception: ISA
Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hassan Salarieh has announced that the launch of the Salmas and Chenaran ground stations has enabled more precise control of Iranian satellites and faster reception of satellite imagery.
Speaking to reporters regarding the details and the importance of the two facilities, Salarieh said Salmas and Chenaran stations are among Iran’s key space facilities, located in the northwest and northeast of the country.
The stations, he added, provide access to satellite data and enable full control of Iranian satellites.
He explained that multiple antennas operating across different wavelengths and frequency bands have been installed at the stations.
Satellite mission control centers are also based at the sites, allowing for the transmission of commands and the reception of satellite data, he further said.
Salarieh emphasized that increasing the number of ground control centers—especially with coverage extending from east to west—expands communication opportunities during satellite passes. This leads to longer communication windows with satellites and allows larger volumes of imagery to be downloaded.
He added that the expanded ground infrastructure shortens the process of satellite control and stabilization in orbit, enabling faster and more efficient satellite operations, which he described as a key strategic advantage.
According to Salarieh, the Salmas ground station has already been inaugurated, while the Chenaran station is expected to be officially launched in the near future.
On Tuesday, Iran unveiled and inaugurated three domestically developed and strategic achievements in the fields of infrastructure, communications, and satellite imagery as it commemorates National Space Technology Day.
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi and Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh attended the ceremony in the capital Tehran.
The main prototype of the first satellite system project, named after top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, as well as the first images captured by the recently launched Paya satellite, were put on display during the event, alongside the inauguration of the Salmas space facility.
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