Amidst all the hoopla surrounding North Korea’s ICBM, Iran launched a Simorgh, a rocket designed to put a satellite into space. Aaron and Jeffrey discuss the Iran’s space launch program, how it relates to the nuclear program. And, of course, the Dudes from the SHIG.
Links of Note:
Detailed video of the Simorgh and the NTI 3D Models of both the Simorgh and the Safir.
Jonathan McDowell and his excellent Launch Vehicle Database.
The maligned op-ed in the WSJ.