Iran sends monkey into space,,2nd monkey ready to go

[Don1]

Iran’s Ahmadinejad Ready to Fly Into Space – News Agency

© REUTERS/ Shannon Stapleton
17:13 04/02/2013

MOSCOW, February 4 (RIA Novosti) – A week after Iran sent a monkey into orbit, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he is ready to become the country’s first astronaut, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

“I am ready to become the first human to be sent into space by Iranian scientists,” the agency quoted Ahmadinejad as saying on the sidelines of an exhibition of space industry achievements in Tehran.

Iran launched a monkey into space last Monday as part of preparations for a manned space mission. The capsule with the monkey reportedly traveled 120 kilometers into space and then returned to Earth safely.

"Sending living things into space is the result of Iranian efforts and the dedication of thousands of Iranian scientists," Ahmadinejad said.

Iran launched its first domestically-produced satellite Omid (Hope) in 2009, an endeavor that made it the ninth country with the ability to launch satellites.

In 2010, Iran launched a Kavoshagar-3 rocket that delivered a rat, two turtles and a worm into space.

Western powers suspect Iran of using its space program to develop ballistic missiles. Iran denies the allegations.

[Bruce]

In November, 2000, the people of the USA took a jackass and made him President.

[Don1]

In November, 2000, the people of the USA took a jackass and made him President.

But did that jackass go into space?

[Mosiah]

He was already spaced out!

[HL]

I wonder when Jamaica will be a part of space exploration?

Iran is way behind in space technology...but have to give credit for their forward thinking and leadership.

Meanwhile 'some' countries can only export dance and weed smokin' and extremely high murder rate.

[Don1]

There is an independent plan in mind to start space research on an elemental (HS) level...mainly to solidify a culture appreciative of science ala our robotics project

But one ting at a time

[HL]

Noice!!...but I hope it's not about reinventing the wheel.

Maybe a good start is to improve on what has been established.

A few years ago i rubbed shoulders with researchers at Tuskegee University (Jamaicans incl)-- working on hydroponic food production in space...

New (break-through) ideas are generally the domain of Universities.

[Rockman]

Countries that have explored space just happen to share a history of being involved in wars.
Space exploration is to weaponize space.

[Don1]

yes....but our objective would be different

[Rockman]

Trinidad should then be very worried.

[Don1]

there are programs and projects out there re space which are appropriate for kids... it's just to select the best one

[Don1]

nope...they are not a target

[Rockman]

They will just have to take your word, in fact they have to!
There are many ills about our society but poverty and independence have saved us from being even more cruel.

[Don1]

you have lost me with the past couple posts of yours

[Rockman]

I inadvertently responded to one of your posts in another thread, my response was for Lazie(sophisticated electorate).

In this thread,every country that has undertaken the very expensive task has done so for national security,Jamaica has no business being there.
The Trinidad chat was taking a subtle jab at the Trini posters that are lurking in the shadows here,for back in the days confrontation.

There are some amongst us that never miss the opportunity to take a slap at Yard, it was a good time to point out despite ranking high on the charts of murder...if all life is equal then there are countries that have much more to be ashamed of,that fact seems to go unnoticed.