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Iran Says It Sent Monkey Into Space and Back

Posted by samzenpus on from the space-monkey dept.

Iranian state TV is claiming that the country has successfully sent a monkey into space and back, bringing Iran one step closer to its goal of a manned space flight. According to the report, the rocket named Pishgam, or Pioneer in Farsi, reached a height of 120km. From the article: "Iran has long said it seeks to send an astronaut into space as part of its ambitious aerospace program, including plans for a new space center announced last year. In 2010, Iran said it launched an Explorer rocket into space carrying a mouse, a turtle and worms."

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  1. Was it President Ahmadinejad? by peter303 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sometimes his policy explanations are as believable as a monkey's.

  2. and apparently... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ahmadinejad made it all the way back safely

    1. Re:and apparently... by slashmydots · · Score: 5, Funny

      That, sir, is offensive to monkeys.

  3. They risked a valuable Monkey? by Bocaj · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm surprised they didn't start with some something more disposable, like a woman. I'm sorry, but it just shocks me that a society can make this kind of technological achievement and still treat some humans as second class citizens.

  4. WHAT do THEY WANT?!! by Thud457 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Super-intelligent monkey manipulates another nation-state into providing it with a free joyride into space.

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    the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff