National Satellite Launch Base (Persian: پایگاه ملی پرتاب), also called Chabahar Space Base (Persian: پایگاه فضایی چابهار), is an Iranian low Earth orbit launch base in Chabahar, Sistan province.[1] [2] [3]
| Chabahar Space Launch Terminal | |
| Native Name: | پایانه فضایی چابهار |
| Native Name Lang: | Persian |
| Location: | South East Sistan and BaluchestanChabahar |
| Status: | under construction |
| Opened Date: | 2025 first stage |
| Owner: | Iranian Space Agency(ISA) |
The site is around 5x5 hectare. It is run by the Iranian Space Agency.Phase 1 is planned to be opened in 2025. In Phase 2, the launch site is planned to be open for space launch of foreign countries' satellites too. Phase 3 will enable launch of rockets with solid fuel launch vehicles.
In line with the ISA's 10-year space program, the Chabahar Space Center is scheduled to be fully operational and capable of carrying out international space launches by the end of March 2031, the spokesperson added.