http://www2.irna.ir/en/news/view/line-22/0802043576112301.htm
Iran launches first space research unit
Iran on Monday launched its first space research unit in presence of President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The president said the launch of the first space research unit would be great
stride to serve the mankind and would lead to Iran's exaltation and progress.
He inaugurated Iran's first space terminal this morning.
The country's first space terminal comprises of Omid satellite, Iran's first
homemade developed research satellite which has been designed and constructed
by the Iranian experts.
The Omid satellite will be launched in the near future.
Iran's space terminal has been designed to send the Islamic Republic's first
homemade research satellite into orbit in the near future.
During the ceremony, President Ahmadinejad inspected different sections of the
terminal.
The ceremony was attended by several ministers and a number of senior
officials.
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