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Iran is again making waves, this time for a claim that it successfully sent a capsule into space with animals on board.
Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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Iran has announced the successful launch of a capsule designed to carry animals into space.
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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This would be an important step towards its goal of manned spaceflight.
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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The success of this mission represents an important step towards Iran's ambition...
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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...to launch astronauts into space by 2029!
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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Iran's goal is to become a member of the elite group of countries...
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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...capable of carrying manned missions into space within the next decade.
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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The international community is closely following Iran's space efforts.
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The United States, along with other Western countries, has expressed concern about the possibility of using this technology...
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Iran claims to have launched a capsule with an animal into space!
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...for military purposes rather than peaceful exploration.
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