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Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Apr 21, 2011 Iran plans to launch a monkey into space in mid-September, the ISNA news agency said on Wednesday, citing Iranian Space Agency head Hamid Fazeli. The monkey will be sent into orbit in a capsule carried by the Kavoshgar-4 (or Explorer-4), rocket, which was test-launched with a monkey doll on board in mid-March. Iran announced an ambitious space program in the mid-2000s. The country launched the Kavoshgar 1 rocket into space in February 2008. The Kavoshgar 2 rocket, carrying a space lab and a restoration system, was launched in November 2008. In February 2010, the Kavoshgar 3 rocket reportedly carried a test capsule with a rat, a turtle and worms into space. Western powers suspect Iran of using its space program to develop ballistic missiles. Iran denies the allegations.
Source: RIA Novosti
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