TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched a satellite into earth orbit Wednesday, Iran's state TV reported, in a feat that is likely to raise concerns among those who fear Iran's intentions and nuclear development program.
The report said the locally produced satellite, called Rasad, or observation, was launched successfully by a Safir missile on Wednesday. There was no independent confirmation of the launch or of the satellite achieving orbit.
It the second satellite Iran has put into orbit. The first, named Omid, was launched in 2009.
The Iranian TV report said the new satellite is designed to produce high resolution maps.
Iran's decade-long space program has raised …
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