The space capsule, called Pishgam, which means "pioneer" in Farsi, reportedly returned the monkey alive after a suborbital flight to space and back, according to Iranian news agencies.
Posted on 01/28/2013 4:43:23 PM PST by jmcenanly
Iranian space officials announced Monday (Jan. 28) that they have successfully launched a live monkey into space, inching closer to the Islamic republic's goal of a manned mission, according to news reports.
The space capsule, called Pishgam, which means "pioneer" in Farsi, reportedly returned the monkey alive after a suborbital flight to space and back, according to Iranian news agencies.
(Excerpt) Read more at space.com ...
Pretenduh wannabes.
Only thing they evuh launched went down the toilet....
Thanks for sharing-that was hilarious!!
Iranotang!
I don’t why they had to use a monkey, we could have lent them obama to put in the capsule. That would have helped us “improve” relations with Iran.
reminds me of that classic saying, ‘the pishgams take the arrows.’
How many of the scientists had carnal knowledge of the monkey before launch?
My comment, of course, is in reference to, follows the statement in which Iran’s stated ultimate goal is a Muslim in space.
This portends badly for the US. It is obvious that they are developing ICBM’s, which would have the ability to deliver nukes anywhere in the world that they chose, including the US.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.