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Kavosh-2 Rocket Fired

Iran's aerospace experts today successfully launched the Kavosh 2 (Explorer 2) rocket into space.

The rocket carried a space lab and data monitoring and processing unit, and put it into orbit within several minutes with a special parachute.

The safe stationing of the space lab was the highlight of the test.

Kavosh 2 is part of Iran's strategic space program, and comes in order to prepare the ground for further scientific and technological progress.

Source: IRNA, Iran, November 26, 2008

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