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Industry | 2009.02.03

Iran claims first launch of its own satellite (AP)

This photo released by the Fars News Agency claims to show two men in front of an Iranian satellite launching rocket named \'Safir-2\', translated in English as \'Ambassador-2\', carrying the satellite \'Omid\', or \'Hope\' in English, left, photographed prior to launch at an undisclosed location on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Iran has successfully sent its first domestically made satellite into orbit, the country\'s president announced Tuesday, claiming a significant step in an ambitious space program that has worried many international observers. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency) AP - Iran has successfully sent its first domestically made satellite into orbit, the country\'s president announced Tuesday, claiming a significant step in an ambitious space program that has worried many international observers.


 

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