OTD In Space – June 15: Iran Launches Satellite Into Orbit from i fround greenland google earth Watch Video
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Description: On June 15, 2011, Iran launched satellite Rasad-1 into orbit around Earth. <br/><br/>Rasad-1 (the name means Observation 1 in Farsi) is an imaging satellite that was sent into a 162-mile orbit by an Iranian Safir rocket. This was Iran's third satellite and the second to be launched successfully by an indigenous rocket. Rasad-1 made about 15 orbits per day, and sent back pictures to Earth. This feat raised concerns among those who feared Iran's intentions concerning its nuclear development program.