16.06.2011                      14.Siwan, 5771 

Iran:

'Iran successfully launches satellite into orbit'

Rasad 1 satellite will be used for transmitting images, weather forecasts, Iran TV reports; US fears ballistic missiles could carry warheads.

Iran increased its presence in space on Wednesday with the successful launch of a new satellite.
Israel is concerned that Tehran’s space program is cover for the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that could carry nuclear warheads….