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Iran Advances Space and Missile Capabilities with New Launch Facilities

Jul 16, 2026 07:23 AM CT Chabahar, Iran iran,missile-program,space-program,infrastructure,escalation-risk

Summary

Iran is preparing to inaugurate new facilities including satellite control centers and the Chabahar launch site. These developments enhance Iran's dual-use space and missile delivery capabilities, contributing to its strategic deterrence posture against regional adversaries like Israel.

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Salarieh said Iran is expected to inaugurate several new facilities in the coming months, including laboratories, satellite control centers, and the Chabahar launch site in the country’s southeast.

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Advancing space program and missile launcher infrastructure through new facilities in Chabahar.

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