Iran to launch 20 satellites for narrowband communications by 2026 Iran is moving forward with plans to launch a new satellite constellation. This will make Iran the only Muslim country with a satellite constellation in orbit. READ ALSO: Iranian company unveils new drug to treat diabetes, obesity The project, named Shahid Soleimani, aims to boost the nation's narrowband communications with a network of around 20 satellites. According to the plan, the satellites will be deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO). The first experimental models are set to launch in late 2025, with the main group to...