Iran's first domestically-made satellite which was sent into orbit last month has completed its mission, Iran's state television reported on Thursday.

"The Omid (Hope) satellite has successfully completed its mission," the report quoted space expert Asghar Ebrahimi as saying. "It carried out all tasks without any problems."

The satellite would remain in orbit for another 38 days before re-entering the Earth's atmosphere, Ebrahimi said without specifying what the mission was.

On Feb. 3, Iran launched the Omid satellite into orbit, which has caused concerns in Europe, the United States and Israel that Iran may link its satellite programs and its work with missiles and nuclear technology.

Iran said later that the country's newly launched satellite serves no military purpose, calling it a scientific and technical achievement.

Iran's Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Soleimani also said last month that Iranian scientists were manufacturing seven more satellites.

The U.S. and its allies allege that Iran is using the program as a cover to develop nuclear weapons. Iran insists it is only seeking nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

Source:Xinhua