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Iran set to launch first domestic satellite by March 20
Tehran, Iran - Other systems to launch by 2010
Iran plans to put its first domestically made communication satellite into orbit by March 20, 2009, the head of the Iranian space agency has said. He said that technical experts were working to complete the preparations, adding that the precise launch date for the "Omid" (Hope) satellite would be announced as it drew nearer. In November, Iran launched a carrier space rocket, "Kavoshgar 2" (Explorer...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099109
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency