Iran has successfully launched its domestically-produced research satellite Chamran 1 into orbit, according to IRNA and Associated Press. The 60-kilogram satellite was launched into orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers by the Iranian rocket carrier Qaem-100. The mission’s objective is to test both hardware and software systems to validate orbital maneuvering technology at that altitude. The Iranian Ministry of Defense noted that this is the first domestically-produced satellite whose trajectory can be altered post-launch. Previously, Iran had launched satellites that only allowed for changes…