Iran has successfully launched its new bio-space capsule into space on Wednesday. It was sent with the help of self-made launcher ‘Salman’.
The 500 kg capsule was built by the Aerospace Research Institute of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran. ‘Salman’ launcher was used to send it to a height of 130 km from the surface.
Both the capsule and the launcher were developed by Iranian scientists. Iran’s space research agency has completed sending the bio-space capsule in preparation for sending humans into space. Bio-space capsules are used to bring people or living creatures into space.
Despite Western sanctions, Iran has been able to advance its civilian space program in recent years.
In 2010, Iran sent the first bio-capsule with living organisms into space using a carrier called ‘Kaveshgar’ or Explorer.
Iran’s Telecommunications Minister Isa Jarepour said Tehran will soon conduct sub-orbital tests of new generation bio-capsules. Through this, he expressed hope that Iran will reach its ultimate goal of space.
He also said the capsule sent today, capable of carrying a human, is now undergoing sub-orbital testing. It will take another five-six years for Iran to send humans into space.
