Iran says it is preparing for satellite launch.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran said Sunday that two newly constructed satellites have passed pre-launch tests and will be transported to the nation's space center for eventual launch, without elaborating.
Iran has not said when it will launch the satellites, but often coordinates its launches with national holidays. It will celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution next month. Iran says its satellite program, like its nuclear activities, is aimed at scientific research and other civilian applications. The U.S. and other Western countries have long been suspicious of the program because the same technology can be used to develop long-range missiles.A rocket exploded inside the Imam Khomeini Space Center in August during what officials later said was a test-launch.ian officials did not acknowledge the mishap until satellite imagery showed the explosion.
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