Iran claims it launched a capsule with an animal into space, hopes for a manned flight by 2029

Iran has announced the successful launch of a capsule designed to carry animals into space, CNN reports.

This would be an important step towards its goal of manned spaceflight.

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The success of this mission represents an important step towards Iran’s ambition to launch astronauts into space by 2029…

Iran aims to become a member of the elite group of countries capable of conducting manned space missions within the next decade.

The international community is closely following Iran’s space efforts.

The United States, along with other Western countries, has expressed concern about the possibility of using this technology for military purposes rather than peaceful exploration.