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Qaem-100
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Qaem-100
IRGC Aerospace / Iran
Iran's first solid-propellant orbital rocket, developed and operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Qaem-100 is a three-stage solid-propellant orbital launch vehicle operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force, not the civilian Iranian Space Agency. Its first launch in January 2023 placed the Noor-2 military satellite into orbit. The solid-fuel design allows rapid preparation and potential mobile launch capability, raising international concerns about its dual-use ballistic missile potential.
Fun facts
Qaem-100 is Iran's first solid-propellant orbital rocket — enabling much faster launch preparation.
It is operated by the military IRGC, not the civilian space agency.
Its small payload capacity suggests primary use for military reconnaissance microsatellites.
Height
25 m
Diameter
1.25 m
Mass
52 t
Stages
3
Thrust
480 kN
Payload LEO
80 kg
Payload GTO
—
Total flights
2
Success rate100.0%
2 success0 failure
Launch pads
- Shahroud Missile Base, Iran
No upcoming launches scheduled.
