Iran successfully launches satellite-carrying rocket — report
(Worthy News) – Iran successfully launched a satellite-carrying rocket into space on Thursday, the country’s state media reported without elaborating.
Iranian state television described the launch as involving a “Simorgh” rocket that is capable of carrying a satellite weighing 250 kilograms (550 pounds). The state media report did not elaborate on the rocket’s payload.
“Simorgh” means “phoenix” in Persian. [ Source (Read More…) ]
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