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Iran, Islamic Republic Of
February 8, 2009
Omid (meaning: "Hope") is Iran's first domestically made satellite. Described as a data-processing satellite for research and telecommunications, Iran's state television reported that it was successfully launched on February 2, 2009.
After being launched by an Iranian-made carrier rocket, Safir 2, the satellite was placed into a low Earth orbit. The launch, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution and was supervised by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was also verified by NASA the following day as a success. He said the satellite was launched to spread "monotheism, peace and justice" in the world.
US military sources noted that the launch was a cause for concern, but said that it did not threaten the balance of power in the region. (haha )
The satellite was confirmed by NASA as a success.
Omid is Iran's second satellite in orbit. A previous Iranian satellite, Sina-1, was built and launched for Iran by Russia in 2005.
I congratulate all Iranians and the Muslims in the world up on
this great achievement.
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