Footage from Iranian television broadcast the nation’s ‘important achievement’ in developing a space programme. Although Iranian press sources spoke of a test launch, there was no take-off footage transmitted, prompting suspicions that there was a delay.
The country is planning to launch a low-orbit research satellite (named Omid, which translates as Hope) in March 2009. Iran took its first step very strongly, precisely and wisely.
Jaunt or strategy
Iran has previously made forays into space via their Sina-1 satellite which was used for telecommunications purposes. It was launched aboard a Russian rocket.
The recent move, which was a highly symbolic gesture for the country, may arouse suspicions over whether there may be some military strategy to the launch.
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Date Published: February 04, 2008
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