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Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
« on: August 19, 2019, 02:22:33 am »
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Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism


This Aug. 9, 2019, satellite image from Planet Labs Inc., that has been annotated by experts at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at Middlebury Institute of International Studies, shows activity at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan province. Iran appears to be preparing to attempt another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s program helps it develop ballistic missiles. (Planet Labs Inc, Middlebury Institute of International Studies via AP) (Associated Press)
By Jon Gambrell | AP
August 18 at 2:00 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s program helps it develop ballistic missiles.

Satellite images of the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan province this month show increased activity at the site, as heightened tensions persist between Washington and Tehran over its collapsing nuclear deal with world powers.

While Iran routinely only announces such launches after the fact, that activity coupled with an official saying a satellite would soon be handed over to the country’s Defense Ministry suggests the attempt will be coming soon.

Read more at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/satellite-images-suggest-iran-satellite-launch-looms/2019/08/18/7920a644-c1ce-11e9-8bf7-cde2d9e09055_story.html