Iran confirms launch of monkey into space

China Daily

Iran confirms launch of monkey into space

China Daily

Iran confirms launch of monkey into space

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi confirmed on Monday that Iran successfully launched a monkey into space, fueling Western concerns that Teheran plans to develop long-range missiles. Images broadcast on Iranian state television showed a small, gray-tufted monkey wearing body protection being strapped tightly into a pod that resembled an infant's car seat. Vahidi's announcement on state television said the rocket carrying the monkey went 120 km into orbit. "This success is the first step toward man conquering space, and it paves the way ...

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