Iran 's president described launch of first satellite into orbit as ` ` source of pride '' United States confirms Iran launched low - Earth orbit satellite Monday night . This coincides with 30th anniversary of victory of Islamic revolution . In addition , Iran said it developed rocket capable of launching satellite into orbit .
Iran 's president hails launch of first satellite into orbit as `` source of pride '' United States confirms Iran launched low-earth orbit satellite Monday night . Launch coincides with 30th anniversary of victory of Islamic revolution . In August , Iran said it tested rocket capable of launching satellite into orbit .