Iran says research satellite successfully launched into orbit
Iran successfully launched its new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit on Saturday, according to state media. Despite Tehran's insistence that its space activities are solely for peaceful and defence purposes, Western governments have repeatedly warned the Iranian government against such launches, fearing the same technology could be used for ballistic missiles.
Tomas Kauer - Moderator 
Iran successfully launched its new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit on Saturday, according to state media. Despite Tehran's insistence that its space activities are solely for peaceful and defence purposes, Western governments have repeatedly warned the Iranian government against such launches, fearing the same technology could be used for ballistic missiles.
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