Iran has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully sending a biological capsule, based on animal models, into space. This achievement signifies a step closer toward Iran’s ambitions of eventually sending humans beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
As reported by American media citing Iranian state news agency Press TV, officials confirmed that the capsule was launched 80 miles into space utilizing the domestically developed ‘Salman’ rocket. The mission aimed to test various crucial technologies, including capsule shielding, aerodynamic design, control systems, and biological monitoring.
Hossein Dilerian, spokesman for the Iranian Space Agency, credited the success to the collaborative efforts of space industry experts within the Ministry of Defense, harnessing the nation’s capabilities. He highlighted that this launch served as a vital test for multiple biocapsule systems, with the initial version of the launcher demonstrating exceptional performance.
The Aerospace Wing of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics spearheaded the construction of the rocket. Notably, the 1,100-pound capsule marked a significant achievement as the heaviest biological capsule ever launched successfully by Iran into orbit.
