Iran launched a missile test that brought creatures into space

Iran has just launched the latest version of the Kavoshgar-4 (Explorer-4) missile, which has the ability to send satellites to spy and creatures to space.

Kavoshgar-4 rocket

The IRNA news agency March 17 led the source of the Office of the Iranian President, saying that two days earlier, the Iranian Aerospace Agency (ISA) had successfully tested the Kavoshgar-4 missile carrying a designed compartment. contains creatures. This is considered a test step to prepare for the launch of the monkeys in the future towards the ultimate mission of bringing people to space in 2020.

According to IRNA, this launch aims to test the operability of engines, launchers, bio-containment compartments and electrical systems, including " the transmission of data and images from orbit 120 km ".

This is the latest announcement in a series of achievements Iran believes to prove its progress in the areas of defense and civilization despite US warnings and UN sanctions with the program. Their controversial nucleus.

Earlier, in February 2010, Iran tested the Kavoshgar-3 generation missile, and declared success in bringing mice, turtles and worms into space.

Many Western countries fear Iran is seeking to build an atomic bomb and develop long-range ballistic missile technology capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Iran has rejected these allegations, emphasizing that its nuclear and space research programs are aimed at peaceful purposes such as electricity production, telecommunications development and early warning of natural disasters.