# Noor

> Iranian military satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q91439827](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91439827)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noor_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/noor

## Summary
Noor is an Iranian military satellite launched on April 22, 2020, by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps using the Qased launch vehicle from Shahroud space center. It served as Iran's first military satellite before re-entering the atmosphere in 2022.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: April 22, 2020  
- **Country of Origin**: Iran  
- **Manufacturer**: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Qased  
- **Dimensions**: 30 cm (length) × 20 cm (width) × 10 cm (height)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2020-024A  
- **Launch Site**: Shahroud space center  
- **Atmospheric Entry Date**: April 13, 2022  
- **Aliases**: Noor-1, Nour 1  

## FAQs
### Q: What is Noor?
A: Noor is an Iranian artificial satellite classified as a military satellite. It was Iran's first military satellite launched in 2020, built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.  

### Q: When and where was Noor launched?
A: Noor was launched on April 22, 2020, from the Shahroud space center in Iran using the Qased rocket.  

### Q: What happened to Noor after its launch?
A: After operating in orbit, Noor re-entered Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated on April 13, 2022.  

### Q: Who built the Noor satellite?
A: The Noor satellite was manufactured by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a military organization within Iran.  

## Why It Matters
Noor marked a significant milestone in Iran's space capabilities, demonstrating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' ability to develop and deploy military satellites. As Iran's first military satellite, it highlighted the country's growing aerospace ambitions and dual-use technology potential, raising international concerns about space militarization. The launch also underscored Iran's progress in developing indigenous launch systems like the Qased rocket, which enabled orbital access. Though short-lived, Noor's operational phase provided critical data for future military satellite programs, positioning Iran among a small group of nations with independent military satellite capabilities.  

## Notable For
- First military satellite launched by Iran  
- Developed and operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  
- Deployed via Iran's Qased launch vehicle  
- Had compact dimensions (30×20×10 cm) relative to typical satellites  
- Maintained orbit for nearly two years before atmospheric entry in 2022  

## Body
### Overview
Noor is an Iranian artificial satellite and former military spacecraft. It belongs to the class of artificial satellites—human-made objects placed into orbit—and was developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The satellite operated under the designation "Noor-1" or "Nour 1" before its deorbiting.  

### Technical Specifications
- **Dimensions**: Length: 30 cm, width: 20 cm, height: 10 cm  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2020-024A  
- **Classification**: Artificial satellite, former entity  

### Mission Profile
- **Launch Date**: April 22, 2020  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Qased  
- **Launch Site**: Shahroud space center  
- **Operational Duration**: April 22, 2020 – April 13, 2022 (nearly 2 years)  
- **Termination**: Atmospheric entry and disintegration on April 13, 2022  

### Development and Operation
- **Manufacturer**: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  
- **Country**: Iran  
- **Significant Events**:  
  - Space launch on April 22, 2020  
  - Atmospheric entry on April 13, 2022  
- **Related Visuals**:  
  - Launch image: [Qased_SLV_first_launch_07.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Qased_SLV_first_launch_07.jpg)  
  - Satellite image: [Noor_satellite.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Noor_satellite.jpg)  

### Associated Entities
- **Class**: Artificial satellite  
- **Wikidata ID**: Q45529  
- **Wikipedia Title**: "Noor (satellite)"  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Kurdish, German, English, Persian, French, Hebrew  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11j5_zwh75

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/4347)
3. SATCAT