Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says
Reuters reports: Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported.
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The Revolutionary Guard successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite, aiming to test space hardware and software systems. The West remains concerned about potential advancements in ballistic missile technology that could impact Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Reuters reports: Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported.
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