Iran announces launch of monkey into space

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Iranโ€™sย  state-run media said Monday the nationโ€™s space program has successfully launchedย  a monkey-manned rocket into space.

The rocket, called Pisihgam, which means โ€œPioneerโ€ inย  Farsi,ย ย  reportedly reached 72 miles and the monkey returned safely to earth,ย  theย ย  report stated.

This isnโ€™t the first animal launch for Iran. In 2010, theย  nationย  reported the successful rocketย  trip of a mouse, a turtle andย  worms.

The United States regards the launches with alarm. Whiteย  Houseย  spokespeopleย  are concerned the launch could lead to technologicalย ย  advancements inย  Iranโ€™sย  long-range-missile program.

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