President Congratulates Successful Launch Of Faragan Explorer To Space

December 14, 2013

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Islamic Republic News Agency

Iran successfully launched and returned a monkey into space for the second time aboard the "Pazhuhesh" explorer. The liquid-fueled rocket traveled 120 km into space as scientists tracked the vehicle's gas combination and recorded the monkey's vital signs. The rocket safely returned to Earth after a 15 minute voyage.