Qased (rocket)
The Qased rocket is an Iranian expendable small-capacity orbital space launch vehicle. It made its maiden flight in 2020, lofting a small military satellite titled Noor into orbit.
Design
The Qased rocket is small enough to be launched from a transporter erector launcher, and is thought to be a derivative of the first Iranian orbital launcher, Safir with a solid fueled second stageOperation
The launcher is notable as it is operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace force rather than the Iranian Space Agency, who operates the Safir and Simorgh.Launch history
| Flight No. | Date & Time | Payload | Type | Outcome | Remarks |
| 1 | 22 April 2020, 04:00 | Noor satellite | 444 x 426 km orbit, 59.8 degree inclination |