Imam Khomeini Space Center - Iran

For more information, visit the Nuclear Threat Initiative's Imam Khomeini Space Center page: http://www.nti.org/facilities/313/ Media inquiries: NTI: www.nti.org/newsroom CNS: Jason Warburg ([email protected], 831.647.3516) CNS: Eva Gudbergsdottir ([email protected], 831.647.6606) Iran inaugurated the Semnan Spaceport (now known as the Imam Khomeini Space Center) in early 2008, with a test launch of the Kavoshgar 1 (Explorer 1) rocket, which appeared to be a modified Shahab-3B. Construction of the complex reportedly began in 2003. Satellite images taken of the site in 2009 show extensive infrastructure development including the construction of a horizontal rocket assembly and checkout building , and an engine test stand.