Iran says it has sent its first satellite into space using a domestically built rocket.
The Safir, or Ambassador, satellite was tested in anticipation of sending up another satellite at a later date which is to gather atmospheric data. Iran has a long-standing goal of developing a space program, but Correspondent confirms Russian tanks in Gori ...
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Russia, China block UN sanctions on Zimbabwe ... the satellite test is likely to provoke concern among certain western capitals. The ballistics technology necessary for launching objects into space can also be used for launching weapons. Western countries accuse Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear programme, a charge Tehran denies.
(Deutsche Welle)
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