Iran announced today that it launched live animals into space. No word yet on the fates of the animals-- a rat, two turtles, and a worm. The Iranians also unveiled new telecommunications satellites and a new rocket engine design.
There is a tendency among some in the West to see the Iranian space effort essentially as cover to allow the nation to continue to develop improved rocket technology that could then power missiles carrying warheads. Analyzing that position is beyond the scope of this blog, except to note that it's possible Iran is pursuing both the prestige of becoming one of the few nations supporting a vigorous space program and the influence in its region and beyond that goes with increased military power.
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