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13-02-2009, 05:07 PM
An Iranian official contends that Western countries are still dazed by Tehran's recent achievements in space research and technology.
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail.aspx?id=85585§ionid=351020101
Iran success in space 'surprised West'
Fri, 13 Feb 2009
An Iranian official contends that Western countries are still dazed by Tehran's recent achievements in space research and technology.
"Never in their wildest dreams had they imagined that Iran would achieve the capability of placing a domestically-built satellite into orbit," said Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati.
"With more than ten day after the successful launch of the Omid data-processing satellite, Washington and Israel have yet to recover from their shock and confusion relating to the self-sufficiency of Iran's aerospace industry," he continued.
Tehran placed its very own indigenous satellite into orbit on February 3 --- joining a small group of countries that have the ability of both producing satellites and sending them into space using domestically-manufactured launchers.
Omid (Hope) is designed to circle the Earth 15 times every 24 hours and to transmit data via two frequency bands and eight antennas to an Iranian space station.
"Iran's scientific progress has brought about ongoing debate around the world. Western experts say the country leaves the world speechless every six months by unveiling major technological innovations," said Ayatollah Jannati, referring to comments made by a French space strategist in an interview with L'Express.
Bruno Tertrais, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Strategic Research (FSR), said last Friday that Iran's launch of a domestically-built satellite was indication that the country had pushed back the boundaries of space research and technology.
"Iran has repeatedly shown that it is powerful, self-sufficient and has absolutely no need for Western help and backing," said Tertrais, maintaining that Iran "amazes" the world every six months with its scientific prowess.
The strategist had added that Iran's independence in its aerospace industry had become "an object of national pride".
While the satellite takeoff was cheered in Iran as a symbolic step aimed at "expanding monotheism, peace and justice", it immediately raised hackles in the West.
France, Germany, Britain and the United States have all claimed that the space-shot is cause for "great concern", introducing accusations that the technology would be used in improving Iran's ballistic capabilities.
Iran is slated to launch three more satellites by 2010 and is taking initial steps toward launching a manned space mission, according to the head of Iran's space organization, Reza Taghipour.
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail.aspx?id=85585§ionid=351020101
Iran success in space 'surprised West'
Fri, 13 Feb 2009
An Iranian official contends that Western countries are still dazed by Tehran's recent achievements in space research and technology.
"Never in their wildest dreams had they imagined that Iran would achieve the capability of placing a domestically-built satellite into orbit," said Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati.
"With more than ten day after the successful launch of the Omid data-processing satellite, Washington and Israel have yet to recover from their shock and confusion relating to the self-sufficiency of Iran's aerospace industry," he continued.
Tehran placed its very own indigenous satellite into orbit on February 3 --- joining a small group of countries that have the ability of both producing satellites and sending them into space using domestically-manufactured launchers.
Omid (Hope) is designed to circle the Earth 15 times every 24 hours and to transmit data via two frequency bands and eight antennas to an Iranian space station.
"Iran's scientific progress has brought about ongoing debate around the world. Western experts say the country leaves the world speechless every six months by unveiling major technological innovations," said Ayatollah Jannati, referring to comments made by a French space strategist in an interview with L'Express.
Bruno Tertrais, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Strategic Research (FSR), said last Friday that Iran's launch of a domestically-built satellite was indication that the country had pushed back the boundaries of space research and technology.
"Iran has repeatedly shown that it is powerful, self-sufficient and has absolutely no need for Western help and backing," said Tertrais, maintaining that Iran "amazes" the world every six months with its scientific prowess.
The strategist had added that Iran's independence in its aerospace industry had become "an object of national pride".
While the satellite takeoff was cheered in Iran as a symbolic step aimed at "expanding monotheism, peace and justice", it immediately raised hackles in the West.
France, Germany, Britain and the United States have all claimed that the space-shot is cause for "great concern", introducing accusations that the technology would be used in improving Iran's ballistic capabilities.
Iran is slated to launch three more satellites by 2010 and is taking initial steps toward launching a manned space mission, according to the head of Iran's space organization, Reza Taghipour.