Iran Launches Rocket Kavoshgar-3

IRAN showed seriousness working on space programs. State of the mullahs for the first time yesterday (3 / 2) launched a rocket with living creatures.

In the 3 or Kavoshgar-called Explorer-3 which was launched in Farsi, a mouse, two turtles, and dozens of other animals such as caterpillars placed in a capsule to be flown into space.

Iran''rocket successfully launched the artificial Kavoshgar-3 domestic,''writes Press TV as reported by Reuters yesterday (03/02).

Press TV reported, Iran launch for scientific research purposes. However, according to the Associated Press, Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi who announced the launch did not explain in detail the purpose of research. He also did not tell whether the rocket has touched orbit or not.

The launch Kavoshgar-3 led to fears of Western countries. Allegedly, the rocket that put a distance ballistic technology that can carry nuclear bombs or other explosives.

On the same day, and to mark the National Space Day, Iran also launched Simorgh. The rocket weighs 100 pounds that can glide up to 500 kilometers from the earth's surface.

Largest oil producing country in the world's fifth successful launch of artificial satellites themselves, Hope or Ormid, in Farsi year ago