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2008-02-04 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by john frum 2008-02-04 08:35|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 However, Ali Akbar Golrou, executive director of the same facility, was later quoted by Fars news agency as saying the craft launched by was a sub-orbital rocket for scientific research.

"What was announced by the head of the research centre was the news of launching this sounding rocket," Mr Golrou said.

It would not remain in orbit but could rise to about 150km (94 miles) before a parachute-assisted descent to Earth.

Posted by john frum 2008-02-04 10:02|| 2008-02-04 10:02|| Front Page Top

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) and Armed forces joint chief of staff Hasan Firouzabadi (L) wear 3-D glasses to watch a program about a rocket as they visit the aerospace industries center of the defense ministry in Tehran, Iran on February 4, 2008. Iran on Monday launched its first space research unit in the presence of President Ahmadinejad.

Posted by john frum 2008-02-04 15:19|| 2008-02-04 15:19|| Front Page Top

#3 Pro Tip: Never be photographed with funny glasses.

Posted by Thomas Woof 2008-02-04 17:33|| 2008-02-04 17:33|| Front Page Top

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