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Iran says it put first dummy satellite in orbit
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Published: 17.08.08, 23:50
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31. 2 dummy satellites from iran now in orbit
yahn goodey   (08.18.08)
question is what is inside of them? a madman would think keeping nukes in orbit would be a "not so dumb" idea just in case iran was subject to a surprise attack.
32. Re dummy satellite
marty ,   toronto canada   (08.18.08)
I am confused... was it a dummy satellite or did the article mean they successfully read "Satellites for Dummies"? No doubt the Iranian news release read something like "Today our glorious nation successfully launched our satellite Photoshop 1 into space".
33. Ahmadinejad is no dummy......
Ilan ,   Ariel   (08.18.08)
Perhaps they called him a dummy since the US has already sent monkeys into space.
34. #29, it's a DPRK BM missile
Danny   (08.18.08)
they bought some last year and earlier this year. The Iranian Shehabs don't work...
35. Jealous? In 1969 my country but the 1st man on the moon...
DannyBoy ,   America   (08.18.08)
I pity Iran because they are chosen as vessels of Dis- honor, Being led like fish on a hook to the great and terrifyingly day when the Lord God proves for all to see, that Israel is His chosen and He gave them all the Land that the fools in Iran think is Islams. What could I possibly be jealous of? The whole region is controlled by the powerful demon spoke of in the book of Daniel, The prince of Persia, he is devouring those poor fool, and just to glorify Good and His chosen people Israel. Read my open letters to the ape like fool in power in Iran. http://dpetersbrain.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_archive.html
36. #27 What,you can't accept that al-jezzera has announed that
it was a dummy too? ,   Get a life looser!!!   (08.18.08)
37. #29 Oh come on now.You Iranians couldn't make a decent cup
of tea w/out usBrits ,   showing you how!!!   (08.18.08)
38. This was only a test for Ah-nejad if he could countback10-0.
Asher ,   NY,USA   (08.18.08)
Hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
39. A "Spasce Junk Dummy Satellite, Launched By...
Roy ,   USA   (08.18.08)
The REAL Dummies were sitting on the ground, in the "control room!" Why do they think that the West is stupid?
40. But... but... Israel has 200/400/1200 nukes!
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (08.18.08)
Isn't it remarkable that folks who haven't the foggiest clue about what Israel has can make up ever higher number of nukes! And Bandar the Boastful in Beurut claims "Israel does not have scientist capable of achieving what the Iranians are achieving." You, sir, are an idiot. Israel has satellites of its own creation flying over your accursed lands at this very moment. (Smile for the camera!) Scan the scientific journals, if you can read, and see how often Israeli scientists are cited, and how many Iranian. Mind you, I have nothing personal against Iranians. I had Iranian acquaintances in college, and visited Iran before the country went to hell. I look forward to the day the radical nut-jobs so dear to Bandar's heart are thrown out and Iran can become a force for good, and not a threat, in this world.
41. No missile launch
(08.18.08)
It's the TV commercial for the new Iranian condom "Chimp Tip III". It's a roomy 3" long!
42. We can’t afford to wait : Time has come for action.
Robert Bernier   (08.18.08)
Iranian nuclearization remains an existential threat to Israel. Notwithstanding the plainly inaccurate US National Inteligence Estimate (NIE) concerning Iran, this threat also remains authentically genocidal in the legal sense. It follows that Israel’s reliance upon its own nuclear strategy and nuclear deterrent will now necessarily expand. Israel shall soon have to make a long-postponed decision on preemption (anticipatory self-defense) against Iranian hard targets. If this decision should continue to be postponed, Israel will likely lose the chance to defend itself conventionally. More concerning the dangers of a nuclear Iran at : http://xrl.us/h8ydt
43. LAUNCH ACCORDING TO PLAN
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (08.18.08)
While different talk-back convey nothing more than feeling of frustration.It is quite clear to many that Iran will continue its progress irrespective of sanctions.Irrespective of whether the technolgy came from N.Korea,China or Timbaktoo the fact that they successfuly launched it is an achievement..The next will be a real sattelite locally produced.When that happens we shall read some more of frustrated individuals who will contribute their talk-back.Till then,happy launch to all Iranians.
44. # 30
Bill ,   US   (08.18.08)
Why on earth would anybody be jealous of the Muslim world?
45. Dummy satallite can be taken out.
Efroim ,   Washington DC   (08.18.08)
Lets send the Iranian dummies into space so the world is rid of them. There is no room on this planet for barbarians.
46. relpy to Bandar , Beirut, Lebanon
Neal ,   U.S.A.   (08.18.08)
Bandar, No offense please keep in mind the IDF is not scared nor is anyone around. But remember Israel and us Jews have survived more wars that bloodshed than any of your arabs. so be the first arab to recognize that that the old arab pity case of "your occupied lands", "your struggle" are what you guys are so upset about. Let me remind you and all other arabs or anti semites that read this post ,that we jews have historical history to Israel period, proved historical history. No one can deny us of that. So stop the B.S. you guy like to post here. instead enbrace it and accept it. Stop crying over shaa ba farms and anything else you cry about. when you guys(arabs) have 5768 years of death, touture, genocide, arab and muslim, christian rulers who think we are there slaves or whatever they think we are to them, News flash for you ,since independance of Israel we are no longer you slave or dog that you think we are. We have a right to defend ourselves. just feel lucky that israel in the last war with hezbollah did not let loose with all they have. If they had trust me, things would be much different than they are now in lebanon than they are now. The next time around will be something that arab and muslim world will never forget. the world in onto you guys now. With the 9-11 incident it opened up the worlds eye to what being an arab is all about. the time is closing in on you guys and youd better enjoy it. Iran,Lebanon, syria are all coming to meet their end sooner than they think.
47. wow
Daniel ,   Israel   (08.18.08)
Edithann, Bandar...you guys are amazing...where do you come up with such nonsense, simply amazing.
48. One after other!
Daniel ,   Israel   (08.18.08)
Iran is achieving goals one after other. Is she really doing it? Or she has "one" graphic expert who is taking us on a virtual tour?
49. The price of the prize
Dr D ,   Jerusalem   (08.18.08)
How much more public money will be pocket by the top Iranian clergy and politicians as prize for providing to their people all those prestigious achievements. The Iranians now will wake up in the morning less stress and very happy to find in the market cheaper food prices and in the streets cleaner and faster buses, It is interesting to know how much a missile can change the life and the hope of millions of Iranians specially if this news is associate with the fresh discovery of a supernatural range capacity of their warplanes. In Israel , more modestly, our life get better by knowing that Talansky is kosher at his table but treife in his pocket.
50. dummies
solo man ,   israel   (08.18.08)
Satelites are now truly commonplace. Even the dummies have them.
51. there is nothing called "anticipatory self-defense"
Asem ,   ME   (08.18.08)
Since when are wars made based on intentions. Ow they have an intention to attack let us nuke them... this is nonsense. You are not going to start a 3rd war based on intentions Iran is not stupid to attack Isreal so chill down. Peace
52. So they put their first dummy in orbit! I wonder how the
monkey ah-jad liked ,   his flight!!!   (08.18.08)
53. Danger!!!
soheil bashardoust ,   germany   (08.19.08)
oh, this is dangerious! iranian can complete their nuclear programs, space programs and growing in industries and military such as a super power after their war with iraq low of 20 years, what is last? they have more of 13 millions military troops, whom know that iran have what atomic missiles? 1 or 10000 iran is very hiden as a fox.
54. From #1 to #51 you all are just Jealous
Simon ,   Florida   (08.20.08)
Jealousy is showing its ugly face here. Without USA Israel is nothing. After all its not the F16 fueled by matzo balls the Israelis are flying is it now? Don't forget how the little expedition into Lebanon ended up in disaster. War is so 20th century. Make peace or else. Those who live by the sword will die by the sword. To Israel every problem is a nail that requires a hammer. IF they were wise enough to know that the Palestinians aren't going anywhere. Sooner or later they have to be dealt with. You can't solve it by killing them.
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