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Iran Launches Satellite

Iran’s successful launch of its first satellite into orbit suggests a strong desire to become both a space and nuclear power. One element of the launch: I...

Federal News Network Staff

February 5, 2009 6:00 pm

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Iran’s successful launch of its first satellite into orbit suggests a strong desire to become both a space and nuclear power. One element of the launch: It has shifted focus away from Iran becoming a nuclear power to Iran’s development of missile technology. More in our weekly chat with National Security expert John Diamond.