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[i]The satellite is capable of staying in the space for 1.5 years and can taking and transmitting high-quality and accurate pictures to stations on earth. Fajr satellite is technically characterized by an orbit which could promote from 250 to 450 kilometers through a thruster or an engine. It is the new generation of Omid (Hope) satellite, which was designed and manufactured by Iranian experts in 2009. Equipped with GPS navigation system, Fajr is the fourth Iranian-made satellite which was put into orbit after three others between 2009 and 2012. ...President Rouhani congratulated the nation on the successful launch of Fajr satellite and said the Iranian scientists have entered a new phase in space sciences. He added that the Iranian government is determined to press ahead with its national space program, adding, "We will proceed with this path until a phase that we will be able to meet our national needs in space by all [Iranian] scientists and through local technology."[/i]
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