Iran Press/ Iran news: Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi announced on Sunday that the third attempt to launch the satellite was successful although the Zafar satellite failed to reach its final orbit target.
"The step we take regardless of the outcome makes us one step closer to our dreams," he said.
Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi went on to add that more than 80 young Iranian engineers worked for about six months and built the 'Zafar' satellite on their own confidence, with all their limitations.
"We didn't succeed, but we're glad we tried again, saw and found our bugs, and are now closer to success than ever," he underlined.
"We will not give up and we are confident that one day your dreams will come true," He added. 207
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