Iran launched Rasad-1 (Observation-1) into orbit, Wednesday. You have to like the humor in a Satnews Daily article, where subheading reads, “Iran… Why, Of Course This Is A Satellite Tasked With Peaceful Intentions (Launch).” Rasad-1 follows launch of Omid (Hope) in 2009. Iran’s observation satellite weighs 34 pounds, will orbit every 90 minutes 162 miles…

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