Islamic Republic of Iran commands full cycle of space tech

Islamic Republic of Iran is the 8th world country which has succeeded to develop a complete cycle of space technology, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Reza Taqipour said Saturday evening.

“All grounds are prepared now for Iran to become the first state in the region to have developed space technology,” said the minister in a local scientific meeting.

He added that Iran’s activities in the field of space technology have started since 15 years ago.

Mr. Taqipour expressed hope that the technology would further promote and be exported should regional and international grounds are apt.

Meanwhile, IRI Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced last month the forthcoming launch of a bio-capsule into space carrying a live creature.

The domestically-built satellite carrier, Kavoshgar 5, is tasked with carrying the bio-capsule into space with a live creature.

In March, Iran successfully launched Kavoshgar 4 rocket, capable of sending satellites and carrying live creatures into space.