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Iran prepares for space launch, show satellite images

Iran prepares for space launch, show satellite images
posted onJune 15, 2022
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Satellite images published on Tuesday show that Iran is planning for a space launch as tensions remain high over Tehran’s nuclear program, The Associated Press reported.

The images published by Maxar Technologies showed a launch pad at Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s rural Semnan province, the site of frequent recent failed attempts to put a satellite into orbit.

One set of images showed a rocket on a transporter, preparing to be lifted and put on a launch tower. A later image Tuesday afternoon showed the rocket apparently on the tower.

Iran did not acknowledge a forthcoming launch at the spaceport.

The country has several times in recent months tried to launch satellites into space but has been unsuccessful.

However, on a few occasions, Iran claimed it has successfully launched research satellites into space.

A Defense Ministry official also recently suggested Iran soon could test its new solid-fueled, satellite-carrying rocket called the Zuljanah.