Khayyam satellite

Khayyam is a satellite situated in an orbit above the Earth's surface. Its main purpose is to collect information and images from the Earth's surface with a resolution of 1 metre (3.3 feet). It is designed to monitor and investigate the Earth's surface, both for government and civilian purposes. == Implications ==

According to the parties, the successful launch and placing of this satellite in orbit is an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and paves the way for further expansion and strengthening of cooperation between the two countries in the space industry. It is said that this is the first of a series of 4. The launch came just three weeks after President Vladimir Putin and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to cooperate against the West. The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials are worried about the nascent space cooperation between Russia and Iran, particularly that the satellite would provide Iran with surveillance of the Middle East and potential military targets therein, as well as helping Russia in Ukraine. == See also ==