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Iran announced they launched their first satellite called Omid into space on Tuesday. They say it is for peaceful purposes only.Takeaway #2
The launch marks the 30 year anniversary of the Islamic revolution.Takeaway #3
Iranian foreign minister Mottaki says satellites are essential technology to gather info on environment and for technological, agricultural and economic projects.
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The technology used to launch can also be used to launch long range weapons, but Iran says there are no plans for that.Takeaway #5
Mottaki says they want to share the info they find with everyone. They believe "science belongs to all humanity".
