Soleimani Space Program
(Commonwealth Astronautic Research and Development Association/CARDA)
The Soleimani Space Program was established through a Grand Order by Darius Kazem in September 8th 2006. It is currently involved in researching and developing technology for manned rockets, satellite technology and station capsules. Soleimani has sent in total 26 citizens of the Commonwealth into space, through multiple orbital missions. Soleimani is currently researching technology to build orbital space capsules for a theoretical space station. This research was initiated by Ronan Minstra early on in his first term. Whether or not Soleimani intends to utilize the developments to construct a space station is as of yet unknown. Soleimani has sent seventeen artificial satellites into Mundus orbit with sixteen of them currently operational. Of the active satellites, 7 of them are communications satellites, 4 are remote sensing satellites, 2 are navigation satellites and 3 are reconnaissance satellites. Ronan Minstra has spoken about allowing Soleimani-based private companies such as Tourmeflight and Carinder to become involved in the space program.
Colt Turner initiated research for a killer satellite which would be able to intercept and destroy long range missiles. However, after Ronan Minstra signed the Outer Space Standards Convention, the project was put on hold. Ronan Minstra has spoken about allowing SoleiForce to develop the satellite if the project would be resumed, but it’s currently not likely.
One of CARDA’s biggest projects is the Vodata Unmanned Lunar Lander, which is near its final stages of development. The Vodata lunar lander is expected to lay the foundation for Soleimani to send citizens of the commonwealth to the moon.
A new rocket is under development to replace the current Matro rockets. The new rocket will be able to take astronauts into orbit faster and far more efficiently than the current Matro rocket as well create more momentum and allow the spacecraft its carrying to remain in orbit for longer. The rocket is intended to be at least partially reusable. Both Tourmeflight and Carinder may possibly get involved in the development of the rocket.
Soleimani launches its rockets from the Darius Kazem Space Center in the Southeastern province.
CARDA Current Projects-Communications Satellite Under Construction
-Navigations Satellite Under Construction
-New Simurgh rocket to replace Matro under development
-Unnamed Orbital Modules being researched and developed
-Vodata Unmanned Lunar Lander nearing final stages of development
-Cintari asteroid observer under development
-Infrared Space telescope beginning construction
-Nahid Surface research Ishtar lander under development
Timeline of the Soleimani Space Program:September 8th 2006-Initiation of CARDA
September 29th 2006-Beginning of Development for new rocket
October 8th 2006-Beginning of Development for new orbital space capsule
June 16th 2007-Development of new communications satellites begin
August 1st 2009-First test launch of Matro rocket prototype
December 17th 2009-First two communications satellites are completed
January 19th 2010-First official mission of the Matro rocket sends Soleimani’s first satellite into space
February 14th 2010-Second communications satellite sent into orbit
June 10th-First test flight of Atilad capsule
August 3rd 2010-First three Soleimani nationals sent into orbit in Atilad capsule launched by Matro rocket
September 8th 2010-First navigation satellite sent into space by Matro rocket
December 20th 2010-First remote sensing satellite sent into space by Matro rocket
June 8th 2011-Second three astronauts sent into orbit in Atilad capsule by Matro rocket
September 12th 2011-Third batch of two astronauts sent into orbit by Matro rocket
October 5th 2011-3rd communications satellite launched into orbit
June 9th 2012-First reconnaissance satellite sent into orbit
September 10th 2012-Fourth batch of Soleimani nationals sent into orbit
July 17th 2013-Fifth batch of Soleimani nationals sent into space
December 6th 2013-4th communications satellite sent into space
January 9th 2014-2nd remote sensing satellite sent into space
April 14th 2014-2nd navigation satellite launched into space
October 19th 2014-Sixth batch of Soleimani nationals into orbit
July 8th 2015-5th communications satellite sent into space
January 3rd 2016-Seventh batch of nationals in space
February 10th 2016-Second reconnaissance satellite sent into space
August 6th 2016-3rd remote sensing satellite in space
February 19th 2017-Eight batch of nationals in space
June 4th 2017-Sixth communications satellite sent into orbit
August 3rd 2017-Ninth batch of Nationals sent into space
October 8th 2017-Research starts for development of lunar probe
January 11th 2018-4th remote sensing satellite sent into orbit
November 18th 2018-Seventh communications satellite sent into space
January 9th 2019-3rd reconnaissance satellite sent into orbit
June 12th 2019-Eighth communications satellite sent into space
June 22nd 2019-Research begins on unnamed Orbital modules
August 16th 2019-Development begins on new rocket to replace Matro and to carry out orbital missions again
November 23rd 2019-Development begins on infrared space telescope
May 8th 2020-Development begins on asteroid observer
June 12th 2020-Tourmeflight and Carinder officially team up with CARDA to develop new Simurgh rocket to replace Matro
May 28th 2020-Development begins on Ishtar lander
July 10th 2020-First Communications satellite retired