Iran claims its launched its own satellite

[Capt Worley PE]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090203/ap_on_...a/ml_iran_space

Hmmm…far as I know, Iran doesn’t have a launch vehicle capable of achieving orbit. If they do have something, it’d be a game changer in the middle east. It is almost an open provocation towards Israel.

I also find the timing curious since Obama has initiated communication with Iran.

 

[Road Guy]

I am sure mother russia helped them a little bit

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I suspect N. Korea, but wouldn't rule out the Ruskies.

 

[Wolverine]

I particularly enjoyed this quote from Achmadinenutjob, and the corresponding rosy misrepresentation of it by the AP:

The launch was intended to be a message of peace and friendship to the world, Ahmadinejad told state television. "We need science for friendship, brotherhood and justice," he said.

Dissecting it: He said science is needed for friendship, brotherhood, and (Iranian-style) justice.

Note the AP interpretation: "a message of peace and understanding". What about the (Iranian-style) justice?

 

[Flyer_PE]

^Somehow I think Israel has some ideas about said "justice".

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Here's another thought. Telecom satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, meaning they stay over one place, and are much further out than @255 miles. They don't circle the world 15 times every 24 hours.

Something is up with this.

 

[Dleg]

Iran claims its launched its own satellite

My first thought was "it must be a rock".

My second thought was "Russia or China must have helped them"

My third thought was "Israel will strike soon".

 

[MGX]

I saw the video, the rocket looked like a used Chinese model but just as valid as the rusty volvo your neighbor owns.

It didn't look photoshopped like their missiles.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

My third thought was "Israel will strike soon".

I'm surprised they didn't do it before Obama's coronation.

 

[Flyer_PE]

^ So am I.